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`A user's workstation that is attached to a network.
`client machine
`1112 term can also refer to a portable computer that is plugged into the
`network. See client and client/server.
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`client program Software that runs in the user‘s PC or workstation.
`Contrast with server program, which resides in a server in the network.
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`client/server An architecture in which the user’s PC (the client) is
`the requesting machine and the server is the supplying machine, both of
`which are connected via a local area network (LAN) or wide area network
`(WAN). Throughout the late 19805 and early 19905, client/server was
`the hot buzzword as applications were migrated from centralized
`minicomputers and mainframes to networks of personal computers.
`in client/server, the client pnxt-sses the user interface (Windows, Mac,
`etc.) turd can perform some orall of the application processing. Sewers range
`in capacity from high-end PCs to mainframes. A database server maintains
`the databases and processes rcqusts from the client to extract data from or
`to update the database. An application server provides additional business
`processing for the clients. See client/sewer development system.
`Client/server Versus the Web
`Because of the Internet, terms such
`as "Web based” and "Web enabled" have replaced the client/server
`buzzword, yet the client/server architecture is conceptually the same.
`Users’ PCs are still clients, and there are tens of thousands of Web servers
`throughout the lntemet delivering Web pages. Nevertheless, client/
`server is mostly used to refer to ”legacy," non-Web based systems.
`On the Web, the client runs the browser and just like legacy ciient/
`server can perform little or a lot of processing: simple displaying of
`HTML pages, more processing with embedded scripts or considerable
`processing with Java applets. A myriad of browser plug-ins provide all
`sorts of client processing.
`The server side of the Web is a multi-tier server architecture with
`interlinked Web servers, application servers, database sewers and
`caching servers. See application server
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`processing. Lengthy searches cm bog down the
`network, because each client has to read the
`entire database. At 1.000 bytes per record.
`a database with 100,000 records sends
`100MB over the LAN.
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`A person responsible for performing
`client/server analyst
`analysis and design of a client/server system. A knowledge of two-tier and
`three tier clicnt/ server architectures is required. See systems analyst and client/sewer.
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`An environment in which the application processing is divided between client
`workstations and servers. it implies the use of desktop computers interacting with servers in a network, in contrast to
`processing everything in a large centralized mainframe. See client/server.
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`modular chassis
`A hardware device that is designed for expansion and accepts a variety of plug-in modules of
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`A network hub that is configured by adding different modules, each supporting
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`a topology, such as Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, etc. See hub.
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`Breaking down the design of a program into individual components
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`development and maintenance of large programs and projects.
`Modular programming has evolved into object-oriented programing, which provides formal
`rules for developing self-contained software modules. Sec object-oriented progmmmfng.
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`To vary a carrier wave. Modulation blends a data signal (text, voice, etc.) into a
`modulate
`carrier for transmission over a network. The most common methods are (i) amplitude modulation
`modulates the frequency of the wave, and (3) phase modulation (PM), which modulates the
`polarity of the wave. Contrast with demodulate. See carrier.
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`A self-contained hardware or software component that interacts with a larger system.
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`defining metadata in a distributed CORBA environment. its four levels define the meta-meta
`model, meta model, model and instance data. See CORB/i and OMG.
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`moire
`Pronounced "mor-ray” and spelled "moire." in computer graphics, a visible distortion.
`it results from a variety of conditions; for example, when scanning halftones at a resolution not
`consistent with the printed resolution or when superimposing curved patterns on one another.
`Internal monitor misalignment can also be a cause.
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`(Practical Extraction Report Language) A programming language written by Larry Wall that combines syntax
`Perl
`from several UNIX utilities and languages. Introduced in 1987, Perl is designed to handle a variety of system
`administrator functions and provides comprehensive string handling functions. it is widely used to write Web server
`programs for such tasks as automatically updating user accounts and newsgroup postings, processing removal requests,
`synchronizing databases and generating reports. Perl has also been adapted to non-UNIX platforms. See also PURL.
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`(1) A soft font that is kept in the printer’s memory until the printer is turned off.
`permanent font
`(2) Same as internal font.
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`permanent memory
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`Same as non-volatile memory.
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`One possible combination of items out of a larger set of items. For example, with the set of numbers
`permutation
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`Software licensing based on a per user basis. For example, a 100-user license means that up
`per seat licensing
`to 100 specifically/flamed users have access to the program. Per seat licensing is administered by providing user-level
`security to the directory containing the program. Contrast with concurrent licensing.
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`(1) in a CRT, the time a phosphor dot remains illuminated after being energized. Long-persistence
`perslstence
`phosphors reduce flicker, but generate ghost-like images that linger on screen for a fraction of a second.
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`(2) In object technology, the storage of an object on a disk or other permanent storage device.
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`Data that exists from session to session. Persistent data is stored in a database on disk or tape.
`persistent data
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`persistent link See hot link.
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`An object that continues to exist after the program that created it has been unloaded. An
`persistent object
`object’s class and current state must be saved for use in subsequent sessions. In object technology, persistence means
`storing the object for later use.
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`personal agent See agent.
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`personal communlcator
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`Synonymous with ”microcomputer,” ”desktop computer,” and "laptop computer,” it is a
`personal computer
`computer that serves one user in the office or home. A complete personal computer system with printer can cost as
`little as $1,000 or as much as $8,000 or more. Size is based on memory and disk capacity. Speed is based on the CPU
`that runs it, and output quality is based on the type and resolution of its monitor and printer.
`Major Suppliers of Personal Computers
`The personal computer world is dominated by Windows-based PCs.
`Titere are thousands of vendors that make them, from mom and pop shops to huge companies such as Compaq, HP
`and IBM. The alternate personal computer standard is Apple’s Macintosh, which is only made by Apple. Atari and
`Commodoreprice carved out their respective niches, but Atari returned to its gaming roots and Commodore has since
`closed its doors.
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`The industry began in 1977, when Apple, Radio Shack and Commodore
`The History Of Personal Computers
`introduced the first off—thc-shelf computers as consumer products. The first machines used an 8—bit microprocessor
`with a maximum of 64K of memory and floppy disks for storage. The Apple ll, Atari 500, and Commodore 64 became
`popular home computers, and Apple: was successful in companies after the VisiCalc spreadsheet was introduced.
`However, the business world was soon dominated by the Z80 processor and CP/ .Vl operating system, used by
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`A computer in a network shared by multiple users. The
`server
`term may refer to both the hardware and software or just the
`software that performs the service. For example, Web server may
`refer to the Web server software in a computer that also runs other
`applications, or, it may refer to a computer system dedicated only to
`the Web server application. There would be several dedicated Web
`servers in a large Web site.
`The following are the network servers defined in this database.
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`I Application server
`I Audio server
`I Database server
`I Fax server
`I File server
`I Intranet server
`I Mail server
`I Merchant server
`I Modem server
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`I Print server
`I Proxy server
`I Remote access server
`I Telephony server
`I Terminal server
`I Video server
`I Web server
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`server appliance A self—contained computer system specialized
`for network use. Its applications are preinstalled, and access to
`setup and configuration is Via a Web browser. Server appliances
`may provide a single application or several applications; for example,
`a single device may provide file server, Web server, mail server and
`firewall capabiliies.
`Server appliances are designed to be plugged into the network
`and configured, loaded with files and begin working immediately
`[with limited or no technical support, at least for a power user or
`experienced network administrator. The appliance may also include
`a RAID-based disk system and redundant power supplies to
`provide an increased level of fault tolerance.
`Although not known as such, one might say that the router was
`the first server appliance. It is a specialized, self-contained system
`that plugs into the network and is used for the application of packet
`forwarding. However, routers come in many sizes and complexities,
`the larger ones requiring significant technical expertise and detailed
`knowledge of the network. See Internet appliance.
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`(1) An application designed to run in a
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`server application.
`server. See client/server.
`(2) Any program that is run in the server, whether designed as
`a client/ server application or not.
`(3) See OLE.
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`(Top-Level Domain) The highest level domain category in the Internet domain naming system. There are two
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`Internet domain name.
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`(Transport Level Interface) A common interface for transport services (layer 4 of the OS] model). It provides a
`TLI
`common language to a transport protocol and allows client/server applications to be used in different networking
`environments.
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`Instead of directly calling NetWare’s SI’X, for example, the application calls the TLI library. Thus, any transport
`protocol that is TLl compliant (SPX, 'I‘Cl’, etc.) can provide transport services to that application. 'I'LI is part of UNIX
`System V. It is also supported by NetWare 3.x. See STREAMS.
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`(1) (Transport Layer Security) A security protocol from the IETF that is a merger of SSL and other protocols. It
`TLS
`is expected to become a major security standard on the Internet, eventually superseding SSL. TLS is backward
`compatible with SSL and uses Triple DES encryption. See 581. and DES.
`(2) (Transparent LAN Service) A communications service from the telephone companies that connects LANs in
`different locations. The service is provided via copper or fiber lines and is called "transparent,” because the customer
`connects at both ends via the same protocol.
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`(Tables Manager 1) A multidimensional analysis program for DOS and Windows from Applix, Inc.,
`TM1
`Westboro, MA (www.applix.com). It allows data to be viewed in up to eight dimensions. The data is kept in a database;
`and the formulas are kept in a spreadsheet, which is used as a viewer into the database. TMI makes it easy to display
`different slices of the data, and it is designed to import and cross tab large amounts of data. 'I'Ml was originally
`developed by Sinper Corporation.
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`(Transmission Minimized Differential Signalling) A transmission method for sending digital information
`TMDS
`to a flat panel display. TMDS is used in the VESA Plug and Display, DFI’ and DVI interfaces. TMDS is a variation of
`LVDS, but converts an 8-bit signal into a 10-bit signal to minimize voltage swings and provide more tolerance. See DVI,
`LVDS andflat panel display.
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`(Telecommunications Management Network) A set of international standards for network management from
`TMN
`the ITU. It is used by large carriers such as Sprint, MCI WorldCom and AT&T.
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`(Twisted Nematic) The first LCD technology. It twists liquid crystal molecules 90 degrees between polarizers.
`TN
`TN displays require bright ambient light and are still used for low-cost applications. Sec STN and LCD.
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`(Tclth 3270) A client program that includes the 3270 protocol for logging onto IBM mainframes. Using
`TN3270
`the TCP/II’ networking protocol, it is widely used to connect a desktop computer to a mainframe and emulate a
`mainframe terminal (3270) session.
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`(1) (Transparent Network Transport) Services from the telephone companies and common carriers that
`TNT
`provide Ethernet and Token Ring transmission over MANs and WANs.
`(2) A DOS extender from Phar Lap Software, Cambridge, MA (www.pharlap.com) that allows DOS applications to
`use various Win32 features, including memory allocation, DI.I.s and threads.
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`apointorclusterofpointsin2—Ddata.Itisusedinscientificandmedicalapplicationsthatprocess3Dimages.
`Voyetra
`(VoyetraTurtleBeach,lnc.,Yonkers,NY,www.tbeach.com) Amanufacturerofsoundcardsandmusic
`software that isa result ofa late-i996 merger ofVoyetra Technologies and TurtleBeachSystems. Voyetra wasfounded
`in 1975as Octave Electronics, at synthesizer and repair facility in southernNew York state. It introduced theVoyetra
`synthesizer and later moved into soltware [or MIDI sequencer and music-related applications. Voyetra utilitiesan;
`Turtle Beach was founded in1985 inYork, PA,andbecameknownforits award-winningMultisound lineof
`bundled with numerous sound cards.
`high-endsoundcards. Itsconsumerbrands arealsopopularandare namedafterbeaches from aroundtheworld
`VPC (Virtual Processor Complex) AnIBM mainframe multiprocessing that uses several computers under tight
`VPN (Virtual PrivateNetwork) A private network that isconfigured within apublicnetwork. Foryears,common
`carriershavebuilt VPNs that appear asprivate national orinternationalnetworks to thecustomer, but physically share
`backbonetrunks with othercustomers.Vl’Ns enjoy thesecurity of aprivatenetwork via access control and encryption,
`whiletakingadvantageof theeconomiesofscaleandbuilt-in managementfacilities oflargepublicnetworks.VPNshave
`been builtover X.25,Switched 56, frame relayand ATM teclumlogies.Today, there is tremendousinterest inVl’Ns over
`theInternet,especiallyclue totheconstantthreatofhackerattacks.TheVPN addsthatextralayerofsecurity,andahuge
`growth in VPN use is expected. Sec I’PTP, L2F, LZTP, IPsac,PVC, security and transparent LAN service.
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`(Virtual Processor ratio) The number ofvirtual processors that a physical processor is simulating.
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`(Virtual Reality Modeling Language) A 3-D graphics languageused on theWeb. After downloading a
`VRMLpage, itscontents canbeviewed, rotated andmanipulated. Simulated rooms canbe “walked into." TheVRML
`Thefirst VRMLviewer was WebSpace fromSCI, whoseOpen inventorgraphics librarywas thebasis for developing
`viewer is launched from within the Web browser.
`VRML.WebFX, WoridView andFountain are otherWindowsviewers, and Whurlwindand Voyager areMacviewers.
`(2) (Virtual Storage) A family of minicomputersfrom Wangintroduced in 1977,whichuse virtual memory techniques.
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`(1) (Virtual Storage) Same as virtual memory.
`VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) An IBM access method for storing data, widely used in IBM mainframes.
`it uses the B+tree method for organizing data.
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`Kbits/sec ofdigital transmission. VSA’I‘s that handle theT1 data rate (up to I544 Mbits/sec) are called ”TSATs.”
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`(1) (VME Subsystem Bus) An auxiliary"backdoor" protocol on theVMEbus that allows high-speed transfer
`between devices. It was faster than the main busbefore the 64bit implementation arrived.
`(2) (VestiglalSideBnnd) A digital modulation method developed by Zenith for cable modems and terrestrial
`transmission for D'IV. See 8-VSB.
`V575
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`integrating workflow into existing software applications may require extensive reprogramming, because althOugh
`independent workflow software can launch a whole application, a worldlow system must be able to invoke individual
`routines within the application. As a result, vendors of application software have teamed up with workflow vendors to
`provide the appropriate interfaces and/or they have developed their own workflow capability. Workflow standards
`developed by the Workflow Management Coalition (WI’MC) are expected to provide interoperability between wprkflow
`software and the applications as well as between different workflow systems.
`Workflow software is not the same as workgroup software, otherwise known as groupware. Worktlow deals with
`the step-by-step processes, whereas workgroup systems are concerned with information sharing and threaded
`discussions among users.
`For an excellent book on the subject of workflow written by the guru in this field, read The Woriglow Imperative by
`Thomas M. Koulopoulos, published by Van Nostrand Reinhold, ISBN 0-442-01975-0.
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`departmental devices support several hundred, and enterprise devices serve several thousand. See groupware and workjlow.
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`working directory See current directory.
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`Workplace Shell
`The user interface in OS/2 introduced with Version 2.0. The Workplace Shell is extensible and
`application developers can use Workplace Shell library functions when developing programs.
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`appllcations. It is typically a RISC~based computer that runs under some variation of UNIX. The major vendors of
`workstations are Sun, HI’, IBM, Compaq and SC]. High-end Pentium PCs increasingly provide workstation performance.
`(2) A terminal or desktop computer in a network. In this context, workstation is just a generic term for a user's
`machine (client machine). Contrast with server and host.
`(3) In the telecom industry, a combined telephone and computer.
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`worksheetcompiler
`Sameasspreadsheetcompiler.
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`have been a pretentious name for rather modest beginnings, it was Very prophetic, because the MCI name was later
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`WorldCom (WorldCom, Inc.,]acl<son, MS, www.wcom.com) A major, international telecommunications carrier
`founded in 1983 as Long Distance Discount Service (LDDS), a reseller of A'l‘&T WA’I‘S lines to small businesses. It grew
`by acquiring many small, and eventually, large long distance and networking organizations, including [DB WorldCom,
`a leading international carrier, Wil’l‘el, a major telecom carrier, and MI-‘S Communications, an international phone
`company and recentparent of UUNET, a prominent Internet provider.
`In 1997, the network operations of America Online and CompuServe became part of WorldCom. It also merged
`with BrooksFiberand thenacquired MCIin 1998 tobecome the MCI WorldCom powerhouse. WhileWorldCommay
`dropped, leaving WorldCom as the nameof the company.
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`World Wide Walt What many have called the Web while waiting patiently for the next page to download. The
`World Wide Wait is caused by any combination of a slow modem, overloaded Web server at the site you are accessing
`or any clog in one of the routers or switches at a national, regional or local ISP. See Internet service provider.
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`page, contains text, graphics, animations and videos as well as hypertext links. The links in the page let users jump
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`An Internet facility that links documents locally and remotely. The Web document, or Web
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