Intermec 6110 Open Systems, Open Wireless LAN Node, Pan Border, PC Personal Computer, PC Card

GLOSSARY

Open Systems

Comprises protocols and components that meet standards set by industry-accepted governing bodies. The standards ensure that when new protocols and components are introduced into an existing system, they will meet the standards and be able to communicate with the existing system. The OSI model is the basis for a system to communicate with any other system. The model is a framework of standards that create protocol stacks and applications for networking applications.

Open Wireless LAN Node

Any access point or wireless station that connects to the network using the 900 MHz or synthesized UHF radio option.

OS

Operating system.

Pan Border

An invisible border that extends inward from the edges of the physical display, providing an easy means of panning. (See also: Auto Panning)

PC (Personal Computer)

1.A desktop computer developed by IBM or a clone based

on the same architecture developed by a third party vendor.

2.Sometimes used more generically to refer to other desktop systems, such as the Apple Macintosh. 3. The original IBM computer using an Intel 8088 CPU and an 8-bit internal bus.

PC Card

A device that fits in the card slots of an Intermec or other computer. In some PEN*KEY computers, the smaller type

IIcard occupies one slot, while a type III card blocks the second slot. The card may be used for data storage, modem, printer, wireless, or other purposes.

Generally, PC Card is used in reference to devices, whereas PCMCIA is a reference to the standard.

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