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Appendix 15
15.5 Glossary
Term Definition
10Base-T/
10B100Base-TX/
1000Base-T A set specifications under the Ethernet standards.
Uses cables consisting of pairs of twisted copper wires.
The transmission speed of 10Base-T is 10 Mbps, of 100Base-TX is 100 Mbps, and of
1000Base-T is 1000 Mbps.
Adobe
®
Flash
®
Software developed by Adobe Systems Inc. (formerly developed by Macromedia, Inc.),
and used to create data combining vector-graphic animation and sound, and the format of
this data file. The bidirectional content can be manipulated using a keyboard and a mouse.
The files can be kept relatively compact, and they can be accessed with the Web browser
plug-in.
AppleTalk A generic name for the protocol suite developed by Apple Computer for computer net-
working.
bit Abbreviation for Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information (data quantity) on a computer
or printer. Displays data using 0 or 1.
BMP Abbreviation for Bitmap. A file format for saving image data which uses the .bmp exten-
sion.
Commonly used on Windows platforms. You can specify the color depth from mono-
chrome (2 values) to full color (16,777,216 colors). Images are not usually compressed
when saved.
Bonjour Macintosh network technology for automatically detecting devices connected to the net-
work and for specifying settings. Previously called "Rendezvous", the name was changed
to "Bonjour" starting with Mac OS X v10.4.
BOOTP Abbreviation for Bootstrap Protocol. A protocol in which a client computer on a TCP/IP
network automatically specifies the network settings from the server.
Currently, DHCP, which is an advanced protocol based on BOOTP, is mainly used.
Brightness Brightness of a display screen
Byte Unit of information (data quantity) on a computer or printer.
Configured as 1 byte equals 8 bits.
Client A computer that uses the services provided by a server through a network.
Default gateway A device, such as a computer or router, used as a gateway to access computers not on
the same LAN.
DHCP Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
A protocol in which a client computer on a TCP/IP network automatically specifies the net-
work settings from the server.
With collective management of the IP address for DHCP clients on the DHCP server, you
can avoid duplication of an address and you can build a network easily.
DNS Abbreviation for Domain Name System.
A system that acquires the supported IP addresses from host names in a network environ-
ment. DNS allows the user to access other computers over a network by specifying host
names, instead of difficult to memorize and understand IP addresses.
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.
Driver Software that works as a bridge between a computer and a peripheral device.
Ethernet LAN transmission line standard
Frame type Type of communication format used in a NetWare environment.
Communication is not possible if the same frame type is not used.
FTP Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. A protocol for transferring files over the Internet or
an intranet on the TCP/IP network.
Gateway Hardware and software used as the point where a network is connected to a network. A
gateway also changes data formats, addresses, and protocols according to the connected
network.
Gray Scale Monochrome image expressive form using the gradation information from black to white
Hard disk Large capacity storage device for storing data.
The data can be stored even if the power is turned off.
Host Name Displayed name of a device over a network.
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, record-
ings, and video clips can be exchanged with the expressive form information.