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No industry can beat
the IT sector when it comes to baffling customers with jargon. We'll try here
to cut through the nonsense and explain exactly what the terminology means.
Some of these terms are old and superseded however we've kept them just in
case you encounter them. 100-Base-T The 100Mps standard
for networks. 10-Base-2 The 10Mps standard
using coaxial cables. Now superseded. 10-Base-T The 10Mps standard
using RJ-45 connectors and cat 5 cable. 56K A generic term for
modems that can receive data at 56,000 bps. The maximum dial up modems
ever achieved for connecting to the Internet Adobe Acrobat is
a program by Adobe corporation that is used to transmit files in a non-editable
format. The viewer is free, but to make an Acrobat file requires you to
buy the software. ACS Australian Computer
Society. ADF Automatic Document
Feeder: A device that sits on top of a scanner that feeds multipage documents
to the scanner. Asymmetric Digital
Subscriber Loop: High speed data connection using the existing copper
telephone lines. Requires your telephone exchange to support it and be
closer than 5000m. AGP Accelerated Graphics
Port: A slot on the motherboard designed for high speed graphics cards.
This is, and an AGP graphics card, are standard on all current computers. Aliasing Jagged edges in a
scanned or enlarged image. Appletalk The networking language
used on older Apple networks. Applications Another term for
computer programs. Generally speaking, applications are the programs that
you run on a day to day basis. ATX The standard motherboard,
power supply and case layout for newer computers. AVI Audio Video Interleave:
A standard format for storing and sending video clips. Bad Sector/Bad block Damage on a drive
that has been detected by the computer and marked not to be used. If your
computer shows bad sectors then it is time to replace the hard drive or
computer. Beta software is
test software that has been released for testing before a final version
is put together. Beta software is useable but has unpredictable bugs and
errors, the purpose of releasing it is to dig out those errors. Businesses
should never use beta software. BIOS Basic Input and
Output System: The basic software that controls the computer. The
screen that flashes up showing the computer’s details is the BIOS. When
the computer starts the BIOS runs then hands the system over to the operating
system. High speed Internet
connection. Generally all connections except for dial up and ISDN connections. Brown out A power sag. Browser Web browsers are
the programs used to access the Internet. Data that may be
reused is stored in a cache to help speed things up. Web browsers have
a cache to store recently used images and pages while CPUs have a cache
to speed up processing and. CAD Computer Aided Design:
Drawing programs used by architects and engineers Cat 5 Category 5 Cable
is used for network cabling. It has a faster relative called Category
6. When installing a network all cables should be at least cat 5. The
square plug at the end of a Cat 5 or 6 cable is an RJ45. Cat 6 Category 6 Cable
is a faster cousin to cat 5. While slightly more expensive it is worthwhile
specifying cat 6 if you are having an electrician install network or telephone
cable. Cat 6 cable is compatible with Cat 5. Client/Server A network where some
computers have all the data, printers or other resources (servers) and
the others (clients) connect to the servers. CGI Common Gateway Interface:
A specification that allows web sites to communicate with programs. It
requires specific software to be set up on the web site. CMOS Complimentary Metal
Oxide Semi-conductor: The CMOS chip holds the configuration data for the
computer. It is kept alive by a battery on the motherboard. CMYK Four colour printing.
To print colours a printer mixes Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. K stands for
black and is created by mixing the other colours or having its own cartridge. CNE Certified Novell
Engineer: Has been certified to support certain Novell networking products. Central Processing
Unit: The heart of the computer, this is the chip that runs the whole
system. Sometimes the entire computer is referred to as the CPU. Cross-Over Cable A UTP network patch
cable that is designed to connect two hubs, or two computers without a
hub. CRT Cathode Ray Tube:
The cheapest and most common type of computer monitor. This is the same
technology as used in your television set. CSV Comma Separated Value:
The most basic way of saving spreadsheet or database contents. A CSV file
is a text file with the data fields separted by commas. This files can
be read by almost all spreadsheet and database programs. Cursor The pointer on the
computer screen. Definition Files Definition files
are released by anti-virus companies to update their programs so they
can detect the latest viruses. Defragment A process which reorganises
data stored on a hard drive. On hard drives which are almost full defragmenting
should be done often. Delegate Assigning a server
to represent an Internet domain name. Your domain yourbiz.com.au will
is usually delegated to yourinternetprovider.com.au. Requests to yourbiz.com.au
will be sent to youinternetprovider.com.au who will pass the information
onto you. DHTML Dynamic HyperText
Mark up Language: An advanced version of HTML, used to design web pages. Dial up Adaptor The software that
allows Windows 9x/ME computers to access the Internet. Directory A directory is created
on a hard drive to store files or programs. The same as you would put
a folder in a filing cabinet to store files. The term directory is used
in Window 3.1 and DOS. Macs and later Windows computers use the term folder. DNS Domain Name System:
The system that translates Internet Protocol numbers to names. For instance
the IP number 207.46.230.218 translates to microsoft.com. A plastic frame that
has all the connections for mouse, keyboard, monitor and network. A laptop
computer plugs into the docking station, saving the user from plugging
and unplugging all the components each time they come into the office. Domain (Network) A group of computers
on a network, usually a network being run by Windows servers. Not to be
confused with an Internet domain. Domain name An Internet address.
Microsoft’s domain is microsoft.com, their Australian division is microsoft.com.au.
Domain Delegation Having another company
receive e-mail addressed to your domain name or host your web site. Any
mail addressed to yourcompany.com is received by the delegated server
and then you receive it in whatever way you choose. Dongle A part that hangs
of a computer. It may be an adaptor for a modem or network card. Some
software is supplied with a dongle for each licenced copy, the software
won’t run without the dongle connected to the computer. Dot Pitch The distance between
dots on a cathode ray tube display. The lower the number, the better the
display. Typical Dot pitches are 0.26 mm Download Recieve data from
another computer or from the Internet Drivers Software that allows
the operating system to talk to the hardware. DTP DeskTop Publishing:
Preparing brochures, posters and pamphlets on your computer. Most wordprocessing
packages have basic DTP functions but to do anything sophisticated you
need a specialist program. DVD Digital Versatile
Disk: A high capacity version of the CD-ROM, DVD readers can also read
normal CD’s. ECP Enhanced Capability
Port: A high speed printer port, most computers have this capability built
in and some scanners and printers require it to work properly. EDO Extended Data Out:
A type of memory chip that preceded SD-RAM, used in computers of 1996-98
vintage. EPP Enhanced Peripheral
Port: A printer port standard designed to improve communications with
parallel port devices such as external drives and scanners. The standard networking
system used in most modern networks EULA End User Licence
Agreement: When you buy software you are actually buying a licence to
use it. The terms of that licence are buried in the EULA. Extensions Windows computers
require three letters after the full stop to tell them what program a
file should be opened with. This is called an extension. FAQ Frequently Asked
Questions FAT File Allocation Table:
The area of a hard drive that keeps track of where data has been saved. FAT32 A file system used
in Windows 98 and ME. It cannot be read by older systems but is still
sometimes used by Windows XP and Vista Fdisk A Windows program
that is used to layout the sectors of a hard drive. This is done before
formatting a drive. File Formats Different file formats
are the curse of the modern office. Every program has it’s own way of
saving data to disk. If you use Office 2000 that the other person is using
Wordperfect 6 you will have problems sharing documents. Firewall Firewalls are security
programs that decide what is allowed in and out of a computer and the
Internet. Firewire A standard for connecting
peripherals, particularly video cameras and multimedia devices. Standard
on newer Apple computers and gradually becoming common on PC’s. Also known
as IEEE 1394 and I-link. Folder A folder is created
on a hard drive to store files or programs. The same as you would put
a folder in a filing cabinet to store files. Font The typeface of a
document. The two most common fonts on PC’s are Times New Roman and Arial. Footer In a document it
is a feature such as a date, title or word count automatically inserted
at the bottom of the document. Form Factor The size and shape
of a computer. Format (disk) A program that marks
a disk so that data can be saved on it. Formatting a disk destroys any
data already saved on it. Format (document) The layout of a document
or the standard used to layout a document. Freeware Software that has
been written for free distribution. There is no charge for using it but
the licence often is only free for individual users. Business are expected
to pay a usually modest licence fee. FTP File Transfer Protocol:
An Internet service used for transferring large files. It is used for
uploading and downloading files from servers. GIF Graphics Interchange
Format: A graphics file format. Commonly used in web pages. Grey Imports Software and hardware
that has been imported outside the normal distribution channel. This is
not illegal but can cause warranty and support problems with the product. GUI Graphic User Interface:
The screen on a Windows or Mac computer where you can use a mouse of a
keyboard to move around. Header In a document it
is a feature such as a date, title or word count automatically inserted
at the top of the document. In an e-mail it is the technical information
that is not normally shown to the reader. A way of shutting
down your computer so it restarts exactly the way you left it.. The contents
of the memory are saved into a file on the hard drive and copied back
into memory when the computer comes out of hibernation. HPFS High Performance
File System: The standard file system for the Apple Mac. HTML HyperText Mark up
Language: The computer language used to write web pages. HTTP Hyper Text Transfer
Protocol: An Internet service that the World Wide Web
uses. Hub All cables on a 10
or 100-base-T network have to go home to a hub. Hyperlink A marker on a web
page that lets you move to another section or page in a web site. Also
know as a link. IDE Integrated Drive
Electronics: A standard of connecting internal drives. This was the most
common standard for hard drives and CD-ROMS. It may also be known as ATA
and is being phased out for the SATA standard IEEE 1394 A standard for connecting
peripherals, particularly video cameras and multimedia devices. Standard
on newer Apple computers and gradually becoming common on PC’s. Also known
as Firewire or I-link. Initialise The Mac term for
formatting a disk. Initialising a disk marks a disk so that data can be
saved on it. Initialising a disk destroys any data already saved on it. Internet Protocol The language computer
use to talk over the Internet. Also can be called TCP/IP. IPX/SPX The networking language
used on older Novell networks. IRC Internet Relay Chat:
An Internet service that allows users to communicate live as if they were
chatting in a room. ISA Industry Standard
Architecture: An older standard of PC motherboard slot. ISDN Integrated Services
Digital Network: A telephone service that allows high speed data connections
over the normal telephone line. ISP Internet Service
Provider: Provides access to the Internet for consumers and smaller businesses. JPEG (or JPG) Joint Photographics
Experts Group: A graphics file format. Commonly used in web pages. Local Area Network:
Computers in the same office or complex connected to share data. Small
businesses use Ethernet as their network standard. Laplink Cable A cable that connects
two computers through their parallel ports. LCD Liquid Crystal Display:
The display type used on laptop computers and high-end monitors. LCD Liquid Crystal Diode:
A type of computer display. Used for laptop displays and high quality
desktop computer displays. LDAP Lightweight Directory
Access Protocol: A language used by e-mail programs to send and collect
e-mail. It can also be used for sharing information. Link A marker on a web
page that lets you move to another section or page in a web site. Properly
known as a hyperlink. Linux An operating system
like Windows or Mac OS. Unlike the commercial operating systems the basic
Linux system is developed by millions of volunteers to provide it for
free. Some companies that supply it make their money from support and
extras. LPT Line Printer Port:
Another term for a printer port. Mapped drive A mapped drive or
printer is a resource on the network that the computer believes to be
directly connected to it. For instance, the machine server may have a
folder called documents that is shared on the network. Another machine
may map that folder and will then think it is a drive installed within
the computer. MCSE Microsoft Certified
System Engineer: Has been certified by Microsoft to support the products
stated on the MSCE. Meta Tags Text that is embedded
in web pages but not normally visible to a browser. These are designed
to tell search engines what is relevant on the site. Motherboard The motherboard is
the base computer circuit that everything else inside the computer plugs
into. MTBF Mean Time Between
Failure: A statistical measure of how long a part can be expected to last
before failing. Each manufacturer has their own measure so MTBF should
be treated with a grain of salt. NAT Network Address Translation:
Netbios The networking language
used on Microsoft Networks Netware The networking operating
system from Novell. Newbie Somebody who is new
to computers or the Internet and is just getting the hang of things. Commonly
used in news groups and chat rooms. Also known as a n00b. Newsgroup The message board
system of the Internet. Also known as Usenet. NOS Network Operating
System: The program which runs a computer network. OCR Optical Character
Recognition: Allows your computer to translate scanned documents into
a word processing program. OEM Original Equipment
Manufacturer: A computer store or consultant that builds systems. Many
hardware and software companies supply discount versions of their products
to OEMs on the basis that these people now how to install them and will
include them in their products. Parallel Port The older printer
port on IBM compatible computers, also known as the LPT or printer port.
Devices like Zip drives could also be connected to parallel ports. Parallel
ports have been largely superceded by USB and are dying out. Partition A hard drive needs
to have partitions defining where the data is stored before it can be
formatted. Normally a drive has just one partition, but the drive can
be divided up into a number of partitions. These will appear as different
hard drives to the computer. PATA Parallel ATA, also
known as IDE. An older standard for hard drives. Patch Cable A short length of
network cable that connects a computer or hub to a wall connection or
patch panel. Patch Panel A panel where all
the network cables in an office run to. From the patch panel the cables
connect to the hub, telephone system, router or any other computer or
communication equipment. Credit card sized
devices that slide into the side of laptop computers. Usually these are
modems or network cards but just about any computer accessory can be found
in PC card format PC Exchange A program that allows
Mac OS9 and earlier systems to read PC formatted removable disks. Not
necessary on OSX. PCI Peripheral Component
Interconnect: Standard motherboard slot for installing expansion cards.
Used on PC’s and Macs. PCIe PCI Express: The
successor to PCI that allows faster data transfer within the computer. PCMCIA See PC
Cards Personal Digital
Assistant: A handheld computer that is used for keeping contacts and diaries.
Common examples include Palm Pilots and Windows CE devices. Peer to peer A network that is
set up where all computers are equal and share each others files and printers. PIM Personal Information
Manager: Software for keeping appointments, contacts and expenses. The
electronic equivalent of a paper based personal organiser. Some PIMs have
built in e-mail support. Ping A little program
that tests an Internet connection. It sends a “ping” down the Internet
to another machine that answers with another “ping”. If you can’t get
a reply then there is a problem with your connection. Plain Text A way of formatting
documents that uses text only, there are no special fonts, tables, colours
or anything else. Just the basic text. Plug and Play A standard that allows
computers to automatically recognise components installed on a computer. Plug-in A sub-program that
gives another program the ability to do something. To read an acrobat
pdf file in a web browser, you will need the Acrobat plug-in. POP (e-mail) Post Office Protocol:
A language used by e-mail programs to collect e-mail. POP (Internet) Point of Presence:
The dial in points offered by an Internet Service Provider. An Internet
user in Cairns will choose an ISP with a POP in Cairns rather than one
in Hobart. Port Replicator A cut down version
of the docking station. POST Post On Self-Test:
A test run by a computer when it is turned on. On completing the POST,
PC’s sound one or two beeps, Macs show a happy Mac symbol. POTS Plain Old Telephone
Service: The standard dial up telephone service. Power Sag When the incoming
voltage drops too low. This causes a computer to reboot. Also known as
a brown-out. Power Spike The same as a power
surge Power supply When the power goes
into the computer it needs to be reduced and sent to the right places
at the right voltages. This is the job of the power supply. Power Surge When the voltage
of the incoming mains power momentarily goes to a level that damages electrical
equipment. Protocol A language used between
computers trying to communicate. Profile A unique set of data
and settings saved for each user that uses a computer or network. Proxy server A computer that connects
a network to the Internet. The other computers on the network think the
proxy server is the Internet. It is a proxy for the Internet. RAID Redundant Array of
Inexpensive Drives: A group of cheap hard drives strung together to either
improve reliability, speed or back up data. RAM Random Access Memory:
Is where all the programs and data your computer has in use are stored.
When you are finished with them the information goes back to the hard
drive. The more RAM you can put in a computer or printer the better. RAS Remote Access Services:
Allows your computer to talk to other computers outside the office. Outgoing
RAS includes accessing the Internet. Incoming RAS allows you and your
staff to log into the office from home or on the road. Readme Most software comes
with a readme file. This contains information on late-breaking problems
and features. Registry The files that keep
Windows settings. The registry is essential to running Windows and should
never be played with. Removable Disks Disks like floppy
disks, zip drives and CD-ROMs that can be removed. Hard drives cannot
be removed. Reseller The people who sold
you the software or equipment A type of connector
for cat 5 and 6 network cables. An RJ 45 plug is square with a plastic
tab on one end. It looks like a big telephone connector. ROM Read Only Memory:
In a computer or video game the ROM is the basic program that allows the
machine or component to start. Root Directory The base directory
for a drive. On a PC, the c:\ prompt is the root directory. Router A device that directs
data on a computer network to different parts of the network or off onto
the Internet. RTF Rich Text Format:
A way of formatting documents that uses basic common elements of word
processors. You can use fonts, put them in bold or italic and use tabs,
but you cannot use advanced features. RTFM Read That Fine Manual:
What the technician is thinking as he explains something very obvious
to a user. SAS See SCSI Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment. The newer standard for home and small business hard drives.
It replaces the older IDE/PATA standard drives. SCSI Small Computer Components
Interface: Used for connecting devices that need to transfer data at high
speed. Typical devices include hard drives, CD writers, backup tapes and
scanners. Not common on PCs. Secure Sockets Layer SSL creates a secure
connection between a client and a server. It protects usernames and passwords
over the Internet. This essential when using banking websites, Internet
cafes and wireless networks. Serial Port The older technology
for connecting data devices. Largely superceded by USB. Server A computer that shares
resources on a network. A file server shares files, a print server shares
printers. Service Level Agreement Where a supplier
guarantees a certain level of service. Most commonly used in corporate
sector IT and by business grade Internet Providers. An example is an ISP
giving a 99.99% SLA which means the Internet will only be down one in
ten thousand times. Signature A file or text that
attaches to the bottom of an e-mail. Usually contains contact details,
a blurb about the business and possibly a disclaimer. SLA See Service Level
Agreement. SMTP Simple Mail Transport
Protocol: A language used by e-mail programs to send e-mail. Spam Unsolicited e-mail
usually advertising garbage but sometimes containing malware. Programs that connect
to the Internet and report usage details back to the vendor. Streaming Media (Internet) Audio and video programs
that are fed to users across the Internet. Streaming Media (storage) Tape drives are what
are known as streaming media. The data is saved on a stream of tape. Suspend to disk An older term for
Hibernate. Swap file The same as Virtual
memory. The computer uses the swap file for information it cannot keep
in it’s memory. Switch A sophisticated type
of hub, it reads and directs the network traffic. TCO Total Cost of Ownership:
The total cost of owning a computer, including equipment, training, support,
upgrades and consumables. TCP/IP Transport Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol: The networking language that the Internet
uses. TFT Thin Film Transistor:
A method of manufacturing active LCD displays. This gives a good quality
picture. Tiff Tagged Image File
Format: An image format standard developed for data exchange, often used
in faxing and scanning. Toner The fine powder used
in laser printers and photo-copiers. A malicious program
that gets onto your system by pretending to be, or attaching itself to,
an innocent program. UAC User Access Control.
This is the way Windows Vista tries to protect itself from unwanted files.
Before you can install programs or make important changes, Vista asks
you to log on as an administrator. It’s a pain, but it’s important. UNIX Operating systems
that are available for PCs, generally used for servers and specialist
workstations. Linux is a free UNIX, most types of UNIX systems are commercial
programs. Uploads Send data from your
computer to another computer or to the Internet. UPS Uninterruptable Power
Supply: Is a large battery which gives a computer user time to save their
work and shut down when a blackout happens. URL Universal Resource
Locater: Simply put, an Internet address. The address www.pcrescue.com.au
is a web page URL. USB Universal Serial
Bus: A standard for connecting external devices such as keyboards, monitors,
scanners, cameras and modems to a computer. Usenet The Internet message
board system. It was one of the earliest services available on the net
and is still used today for general discussion and sharing of information. UTP UnTwisted Pair: Another
term for cat 5 cable. Vendor The supplier of the
software or hardware, if you buy Microsoft Office, the vendor is Microsoft. When a computer doesn’t
have enough RAM to run a program or open a document it uses virtual memory.
Virtual memory is a file on the hard drive which the computer swaps less
important things out of the memory into then swaps them back when they
are needed. Virtual memory is also called a swap file. Virtual Private
Network: A network that uses the Internet to share data between
computers not on the same local network. The VPN encrypts the data so
it is difficult for hackers to monitor the traffic. WAN Wide Area Network:
A network of computers that are not in the same office or complex. A building
company may use a WAN to connect it’s site offices with head office. A
WAN can use leased lines, dial up connections or a VPN. Warez Web sites that have
illegal copies of software, authentication codes or passwords. Legitimate
businesses should have no reason to be frequenting these sites. Workgroup A group of computers
on a network. Write Protect Protecting a drive
or disk from being overwritten. Some types of disks have a physical switch,
others have a software setting. XML eXtensible Mark up
Language: A web design language similar to HTML but with built in programming
features. YMMV Your Mileage may
vary: Your situation may be different to the author’s. Zip file A file that has been
compressed to fit on a disk or make it quicker to transmit over the web. Zero day exploit A security problem
in a program where the bad guys have discovered it before the programmer
or the computing community. Updated 21 October
2008
What does this mean?
802.11
The
standard for wireless networks. It comes in a number of different varieties.
802.11b and g are the most common in home and small office networks.
Adware
Software
that pushes advertising onto your computer. When it's installed without
your permission it makes up part of what's known as malware. Often uses
spyware to determine what ads to put on your computer.
Capped
plan
An
Internet plan where the monthly fee is fixed, that is your charges are capped
at a certain price. This usually has conditions such as slowing your connection
if you go over a given limit (see shaping).
Codec
Software
that translates a video or audio file so it will work on a computer.
Cybersquatter
Someone
who buys a Internet domain name similar to an established business or brand
name with the intention of selling it to the business owner.
Domain
Parker
Someone
who buys an Internet domain in a common word or similar to an existing business
or website who then puts advertising on it. Like cybersquatters, they hope
someone will buy the site off them.
Malware
A
general term for software that intends to do no good to your computer. Includes
adware, spyware, Trojan
horses and viruses.
Nag
Screen
A
message that constantly pops up asking you to do something like register
or upgrade your software.
Nagware
Software
that constantly asks you to register or buy the paid for version.
Naked
DSL
An
ADSL service that isn't connected to the telephone network.
If you plug a phone into the line, you won't get a dial tone. A much more
reliable way of getting onto the net.
Netbook
A small, cheap portable computer
designed primarily for websurfing.
NIC
Network
Interface Card. The device that connects a computer to a network. Ethernet
cards are standard on most systems and wireless NICs are built into most
laptops.
NSFW
Not
Safe For Work. A file or link to a webpage that might get you in trouble
if you open it at work.
NTFS
New
Technology File System: A file format system. This was introduced by Microsoft
for hard drives in Windows NT systems. It's the main format for Windows
XP and Vista systems.
Open
Source
Open
source software are computer programs where the code is available for public
use. Anyone can change it on the conditionall of their changes are also
available to the public.
PDF
An
Adobe Acrobat document. A common way of sending documents
Ports
(hardware)
Sockets you plug equipment
into. You might plug a network cable (see RJ45) into a network port.
Ports
(Internet)
The doorways into a computer
from the Internet. Different types of traffic uses different ports. For
instance web sites usually use ports 80, 8080 and 3128.
Port
forwarding
Tells a router where certain
types of Internet traffic should be sent to.
Road
Warrior
A
business user who is constantly working out of the office. Usually has a
laptop and wireless Internet connection to do their work.
Rootkit
A
particularly vicious type of malware. It hides deep in the computer's operating
system and can be extremely difficult to remove.
Shaping
The
practice of slowing an Internet connection down when the customer exceeds
their monthly data limit.
Spam
Bot
A
computer that has been hacked and taken control by a program that sends
spam. As of early 2008, the vast majority of spam sent comes from spam bot
infected systems.
SSID
Service Set
IDentifier. SSID is the name of a wireless network. For instance
a Netgear wireless router will come an SSID of netgear. This can
be changed by the owner.
Trialware
Software
that has a free use period. The idea is you use it to see if you like it
and after a certain period you're asked to pay for it. As of 2008 many computer
manufacturers are bundling too much trialware with new computers which affects
their performance.
UPnP
Universal Plug and Play. Allows
games, other computer programs and equipment to tell the network what it
needs to operate.
Vaporware
Software
or a project that is announced by a vendor where they have no intention
of actually ever release it. Usually done for marketing purposes to distract
from a competitor's better product.
Virus
A
computer program that attempts to install itself on other computers.
WEP
Wireless
Encryption Protocol. The older security method for protecting wireless
networks, superceded by WPA. Generally not recommended although some equipment
requires it.
Wi-Fi
The
industry term for wireless networking, also known as 802.11 networks.
WLAN
Wireless
LAN. A group of computers connected over a wireless network.
WPA
Wi-Fi
Protected Access. The currently preferred method for securing wireless
networks from unwanted hitch-hikers.
Zip
disk
A
proprietary brand of removable disk. Now superceded.
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