Anonymous FTP A method by which any user on a network can access certain files on a given host computer by logging in under the name anonymous after connecting to that computer with the FTP protocol. pp.
AppleTalk A protocol developed by Apple Computer for file sharing and print sharing. AppleTalk runs over Ethernet, LocalTalk, and Token Ring. pp.
arp The standard TCP/IP method for determining a device's actual network address based on its IP address. Also used by TROY XCD print servers to set the IP address. pp.
ASCII A standard for the binary representation of characters.
AT&T UNIX One of two major variants of UNIX on which operating systems like HP/UX, Solaris, and SCO UNIX are based. Originally developed by AT&T.
AUI Attachment Unit Interface; the
Batch File A file containing a number of
Berkeley UNIX One of two major variants of UNIX on which operating systems like Digital UNIX and SunOS are based. Originally developed by the University of
Bidirectional Capable of communications in two directions. With printers, this usually means that the printer is capable of receiving data and sending back status information to the host computer. p.
Binary File 1. A file that contains data that is not in a standard format like ASCII. In printing, binary files typically contain graphical information such as scanned photographs. 2. A special type of PostScript file that contains compressed binary information. pp.
