Workshop

Internetwork Packet Exchange. A proprietary data transport protocol from Novell, Inc. Loosely
resembles Internet Protocol.
IRIX
A flavor of UNIX from Silicon Graphics.
ISDN
See Integrated Services Digital Network.
ISO
International Standards Organization.
ISP
Internet service provider.
Java
A network programming language created by Sun Microsystems that marginally resembles C++.
Java is object oriented and is often used to generate graphics and multimedia applications
(although it’s most well-known for its networking power).
JavaScript
A programming language developed by Netscape Communications Corporation. JavaScript runs
in and manipulates Web browser environments, particularly Netscape Navigator and
Communicator (but also Internet Explorer).
Kerberos
An encryption and authentication system developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Kerberos is used in network applications and relies on trusted third-party servers for
authentication.
Kerberos Network Authentication Service
A third-party, ticket-based authentication scheme that can be easily integrated into network
applications. (See RFC 1510 for details.)
LAN
See local area network.
Linux
A free UNIX clone that runs on widely disparate architecture, including x86 (Intel), Alpha, Sparc,
Motorola, and PowerPC processors. Linux is becoming increasingly popular as a Web server
platform.
LISTSERV
Listserv Distribute Protocol. A protocol used to deliver mass email. (See RFC 1429 for more
information on LISTSERV.)
local area network (LAN)
LANs are small, Ethernet-based networks.
maximum transmission unit (MTU)
A value that denotes the largest packet that can be transmitted. (Many people adjust this value and
often get better performance by either increasing or decreasing it.) Some network problems can be
tracked down to MTU issues.
megabyte
1,048,576 bytes. (Abbreviated as MB.)
modem