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Glossary
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IPX/SPX
The abbreviation for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Ex-
change. This is a protocol developed by Novell, Inc., typically used in NetWare
environments.
IP Address
An address or a code used to identify an individual network device on the Inter-
net. IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4), a protocol widely used today, adopts a 32-
bit number for an IP address separated into four sections. An example of an IPv4
IP address is: 192.168.1.10. On the other hand, IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6),
the next generation protocol, adopts 128-bit IP addresses. An IP address is as-
signed to every computer or other device connected to the Internet.
LAN
The acronym for Local Area Network. This is a network constructed by connect-
ing computers on the same floor, in the same building, or in neighboring build-
ings.
LPD
The acronym for Line Printer Daemon. This is a platform-independent printer pro-
tocol running on the TCP/IP network. The protocol was originally developed for
BSD UNIX, and has become one of the printing protocols typically used among
general computers.
LPR/LPD
The acronym for Line Printer Request/Line Printer Daemon. This is a printing
method implemented via networks, used for Windows NT or UNIX based sys-
tems. It uses TCP/IP to output printing data from Windows or UNIX to a printer
on the network.
MAC address
MAC is the acronym for Media Access Control. A MAC address is an ID number
unique to each Ethernet card, enabling sending or receiving data to or from other
Ethernet cards. A Mac address is a 48-bit number. The first 24 bits are controlled
by IEEE and used to allocate a unique number to each manufacture, whereas the
latter 24 bits are used by each manufacturer to assign a unique number to each
card.
NDPS
The acronym for Novell Distributed Print Services. This provides a high perform-
ance printing solution in NDS environments. Using NDPS for the print server sim-
plifies and automates complicated management activities related to printer use.
For example, you can print to a desired printer or automatically download the
printer driver for a newly installed printer. NDPS print servers also integrate man-
agement related to the network printers.
NDS
The acronym for Novell Directory Services. This allows the centralized manage-
ment in a hierarchical structure of shared resources such as servers, printers and
users information on the network, as well as the access privilege and other infor-
mation related to the users.
NetBIOS
The abbreviation for Network Basic Input Output System. This is a communica-
tion interface developed by IBM.
NetBEUI
The abbreviation for NetBIOS Extended User Interface. This is a network protocol
developed by IBM. NetBEUI enables you to construct a small-scale network sim-
ply by configuring computer names.
NetWare
A network operating system developed by Novell. This uses NetWare IPX/SPX for
the communication protocol.
Nprinter/
Rprinter
A remote printer support module used when using a printer server in NetWare en-
vironments. Rprinter is used for NetWare 3.x, and Nprinter for NetWare 4.x.
OHP/OHT
A transparent sheet used for OHP (Overhead projector). This is used for presen-
tations.
OS
The acronym for Operating System. This is base software used to control the sys-
tem of a computer. Windows, MacOS, or UNIX is an OS.
The acronym for Portable Document Format. This is an electronically formatted
document with file extension of ".pdf". PDF is a PostScript based format, and can
be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free viewer software.
PDL
The acronym for Page Description Language. This is a language used to instruct
a page printer about images being printed on each page.
PostScript
A typical page-descriptive language developed by Adobe and commonly used
for high quality printing.
PPD
The acronym for PostScript Printer Description. This is a file with the description
of resolution, available paper sizes, and other information specific to a PostScript
printer model.
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