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Playlist:
A playlist is a specific group of tracks collected together for
a specific purpose; “favourites” perhaps, or “party tracks”.
A simple list of tracks queued-up to play (the tracks of an
album for instance) may also be referred to as a playlist.
Ripping:
Ripping is the slang term for extracting and storing the
audio data from a CD. NaimNet music servers are unusual
in ripping the audio data repeatedly to minimise errors.
There are some copyright and legal issues to consider
when ripping CDs.
Router:
A router is an item of network hardware that controls
network
traffic
. Many home network routers include a
broadband
modem
to connect the network to the
internet
and many also include a wireless element that enables
network hardware with wireless capabilities to connect.
Server:
Server is a generic term that describes an item of network
hardware that stores and provides data to the network.
Shuffle:
Shuffle is a term used to describe the random playback of
tracks.
TCP/IP:
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is
the communications protocol on which the
internet
and
many other networks is based.
User Interface (UI):
Different user interfaces are available with NaimNet music
servers depending on the model and mode of use. See
Section 1.1.
USB:
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a computer interface format
developed to enable simple connection of computer
peripheral devices.
Web Page:
A web page is a computer screen full of data output by
a
network
device that communicates information on its
status and may enable control via a mouse and keyboard.
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