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Frequently used terms http://home.eunet.no/~presno/bok/v4.html File server A file server is a device "serving" files to everyone on a network. It allows everyone on the network to get files in a single place, on one computer. Typically, it is a combination computer, data management software, and large capacity hard disk drive. File transfer The copying of a file from one computer to another over a computer network. Flame A "flame" is a conference message sent by someone who disagrees so violently that they are willing to sink to personal attacks. Flames can be extremely annoying, and can get the writer banished from several conference networks. Freeware A program, text, or file in which the author still holds the copyright but allows the item to be used and distributed free of charge. Full duplex The term full duplex means the transmission of data in two directions simultaneously as from a terminal to a computer or from the computer to the terminal. Full duplex is simultaneous two way communication. Full text database A database containing the full text of an article, a chapter in a book, or a book. The contents are not limited to abstracted information (indexes, bibliographic information). Gateway In this book, the term gateway is used about an interconnection between two (or more) online services, set up to let a user of one service use the other service's offerings through the first service's user interface. The term also has other meanings: A gateway provides an interconnection between two networks with different communications protocols. Gateways operate at the 4th through 7th layer of the OSI model. For example, a PAD (a packet assembler/disassembler) is a device used to interface non X.25 devices to an X.25 network. The PAD serves as a gateway. Protocol converters are gateways between networks. The gateway, provided by an adapter card in a workstation, enables the network to perform as if it were a mainframe terminal connected directly to the mainframe. GuoBiao Coding scheme for using Chinese on computers developed in mainland China. Half duplex The term half duplex means the transmission of data in either direction but only one direction at a time. Ham 7 of 17 23.11.2009 15:50
Frequently used terms http://home.eunet.no/~presno/bok/v4.html Amateur radio. Handle An alias used on a bulletin board or online service instead of your real name. Often used in chats. Header ,Q DQ HPDLO PHVVDJH WKH SDUW WKDW SUHFHGHV WKH ERG\ RI D PHVVDJH DQG FRQWDLQV among other things, the message originator, date and time. (2) On a packet switched network, the portion of a package, preceding the actual data, containing source and destination addresses, and error checking and other fields. Host A term for host computer, remote computer or online service. Here, we use it about a timesharing computer, a BBS system, or a central computer that controls a network and delivers online services. Intranet An internal (corporate) network using Internet technology. Usually it involves the use of the TCP/IP protocols. Pointers for more information: http://www.intrack.com/intranet/ http://www.innergy.com/ix/index.html ISDN A technology being offered by many telephone carriers. ISDN combines voice and digital network services in a single medium, making it possible to offer customers digital data services as well as voice connections through a single "wire." The standards that define ISDN are specified by ITU TSS. Connection speed is typically up to 128 Kbps. For more information, visit http://www.itu.int/home/Search/, and enter "isdn" as a search term. ISO The International Organization for Standardization. A voluntary, nontreaty organization responsible for creating international standards in many areas, including computers and communications. Its members are the national standards organizations of the 89 member countries, including ANSI for the U.S. ISO is coordinator of the main Internet networking standards that are in use today. ITU The International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations treaty organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. Membership includes Telephone, governmental Post, and Telegraph Authorities, scientific and trade associations, and private companies. ITU consists of three "sectors:" the Radiocommunication Sector, the Telecommunication Standardization Sector (TSS), and the Development Sector. ITU TSS sets international communications recommendations. These are often adopted as standards. It also develops interface, modem, and data network recommendations. A wide range of ITU documents is available from their server. 8 of 17 23.11.2009 15:50
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