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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, regard-
less 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 partner-
ships 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 (Inter-
net Message Access Protocol).
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The default method your
HP Jornada uses to communicate with the ISP network
server.
RAS (Remote Access Service) account A network
account that enables your HP Jornada to access your
Windows NT network remotely .
remote connection A connection between your
HP Jornada and a remote computer or server.
reset A process that either causes your HP Jornada to
restart (soft reset) or causes all data stored in RAM to
be erased (full reset). For more information, see the
Resetting section in chapter 8.