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8 Appendix
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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.
LDAP Abbreviation for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. On a TCP/
IP network, such as the Internet or an intranet, this protocol is used
to access a database for managing environment information and the
e-mail addresses of network users.
Adobe
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Flash
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Software developed by Adobe Systems, Inc. (formerly 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.
Memory Storage device for storing data temporally. When the power is
turned off the data may or may not be erased.
Multi-Page TIFF A single TIFF file that contains multiple pages.
OS Abbreviation for Operating System. Basic software for controlling
the system of a computer.
PASV Abbreviation for PASsiVe. A mode for connecting to an FTP server
from within a firewall. If this mode is not specified, the firewall will be
considered inaccessible and the connection will be terminated, pre-
venting the file from being sent.
PDF Abbreviation for Portable Document Format. An electronically for-
matted document which uses the .pdf extension. Based on the Post-
Script format, you can use the free Adobe Reader software to view
documents.
Pixel An image pixel. The smallest unit of an image.
Plug-and-play Ability to automatically find and use the appropriate driver when a
peripheral device is connected to a computer.
Port Number The number that identifies the transmission port for each process
running on a computer on the network. The same port cannot be
used by multiple processes.
PPI Abbreviation for Pixels Per Inch. Measuring unit for resolution, par-
ticularly for monitors and scanners. This measurement indicates the
number of image pixels contained within 1 inch.
Preview A function that allows you to view an image before processing a print
or scan job.
Print Job Print request transmitted from a computer to a printing device.
Property Attribute information.
When using a printer driver, various functions can be specified in the
file properties.
In the file properties, you can check the attribute information of the
file.
Protocol The rules that allow computers to communicate with other comput-
ers or peripheral devices.
Proxy Server A server that is installed to act as an intermediary connection be-
tween each client and different servers to effectively ensure security
over the entire system for Internet connections.
Term Definition