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June 2005 Glossary
COM or COMM
Communications port. This usually refers to the Logical Device name of PC
serial ports as defined by DOS.
computer-based training
Computer-based training (CBT) is a type of education in which students learn by
running special training programs on a computer. CBT is especially effective for
training people to use computer applications, because the CBT program can be
integrated with the applications.
Configuration Manager
The software application used to configure and administer the Remote Gateway
9150 unit and the RLC to which it is connected.
controller board
A special type of expansion board that contains a controller for a peripheral
device. When you attach new devices to a computer, such as a disk drive, often a
controller board must also be added.
CPU
Central Processing Unit. This is the system unit that holds a PC’s essential
components.
crash
A serious computer failure during which the computer stops working or a
program closes unexpectedly. A crash indicates a hardware malfunction or a
serious software bug.
Customer Local Area Network
The LAN to which your corporate services and resources connect. The RLC and
its associated remote units both connect to the CLAN.
D
daughterboard
Usually used as a synonym for an expansion board, a daughterboard is any
printed circuit board that connects directly or indirectly to a motherboard.