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package is not delivered instantly to your recipient. The packets are simply delivered to a server until the recipient downloads them by logging onto the ISP server.

LAN (Local area network) A group of computers, usually in close proximity (either in the same building or in buildings in close proximity), that are linked together to share files and exchange data.

MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) A standard that allows binary data (such as graphics or documents) to be transmitted over the Internet without first being translated into ASCII text. Many e-mail programs use MIME to allow files to be sent or received as attachments to e-mail mes- sages.

NIC (Network interface card) A card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. Network interface cards can provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network.

ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A standard database access method. The goal of ODBC is to make it possible to access any data from any application, regardless of which database management system is handling the data.

partnership An established relationship between your HP Jornada and your PC for the purpose of synchronizing and transferring data. Your HP Jornada can have partnerships with up to two desktop computers.

PCT (Private Communication Technology) A protocol that maintains the security and integrity of Internet communications by using encryption, authentication, and message-authentication codes. The protocol is application independent, and is used by Web browsers and e-mail clients to send data via the Internet. PCT is able to negotiate encryption keys as well as authenticate a server before data is exchanged by the higher level application.

POP (Post Office Protocol) The first protocol used to retrieve e-mail from a mail server. Most e-mail applications (sometimes called e-mail clients) use the POP protocol, although some may use the newer IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol).

PPP(Point-to-Point Protocol) The default method your HP Jornada uses to communicate with the ISP network server.