Appendix
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Term | Definition |
DNS | Abbreviation for Domain Name System. A system that acquires the |
| supported IP addresses from host names in a network environment. |
| DNS allows the user to access other computers over a network by |
| specifying host names, instead of difficult to memorize and under- |
| stand IP addresses. |
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DPI (dpi) | Abbreviation for Dots Per Inch. A resolution unit used by printers and |
| scanners. Indicates how many dots per inch are represented in an |
| image. The higher the value, the higher the resolution. |
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Driver | Software that works as a bridge between a computer and a periph- |
| eral device. |
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Ethernet | LAN transmission line standard |
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Frame type | Type of communication format used in a NetWare environment. |
| Communication is not possible if the same frame type is not used. |
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FTP | Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A protocol for transferring |
| files over the Internet or an intranet on the TCP/IP network. |
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Gateway | Hardware and software used as the point where a network is con- |
| nected to a network. A gateway also changes data formats, ad- |
| dresses, and protocols according to the connected network. |
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Grayscale | Monochrome image expressive form using the gradation information |
| from black to white |
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Hard disk | Large capacity storage device for storing data. The data can be |
| stored even if the power is turned off. |
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Host name | Displayed name of a device over a network. |
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HTTP | Abbreviation for HyperText Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to |
| send and receive data between a Web server and a client (Web |
| browser). Documents containing images, recordings, and video clips |
| can be exchanged with the expressive form information. |
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Install | To install hardware, operating systems, applications, printer drivers |
| on to a computer |
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IPP | Abbreviation for Internet Printing Protocol. A protocol that sends and |
| receives print data and controls printers over the Internet on a TCP/ |
| IP network. Data can also be sent to printers in remote areas to print |
| over the Internet. |
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IPX | A protocol used with NetWare and works at the network layer of the |
| OSI reference model |
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IPX/SPX | Abbreviation for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet |
| Exchange. A protocol developed by Novel, Inc. that is commonly |
| used under a NetWare environment. |
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IP address | A code (address) that is used to identify individual network devices |
| over the Internet. A maximum of three digits for four numbers are |
| displayed such as 192.168.1.10. IP addresses are assigned to devic- |
| es, including computers, which are connected to the Internet. |
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LAN | Abbreviation for Local Area Network. A network which connects |
| computers on the same floor, in the same building, or in neighboring |
| buildings. |
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Local printer | A printer connected to a parallel or USB port of a computer. |
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