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Appendix F: Glossary
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UNIX A 32-bit multitasking, multiuser operating system originally developed by
AT&T.
URL Uniform Resource Locator. A way of specifying the location of publicly available
information on the Internet.
WINS Windows Internet Name Service. Allows Windows-based clients to locate
NetBIOS resources on TCP/IP networks. When using TCP/IP, the computer
name must be resolved to an IP address. WINS is designed to eliminate the need
for broadcasts in order to resolve computer names to IP addresses. It provides a
dynamic database that maintains computer name to IP address mappings.
Wizard A form of user assistance that automates a task through a dialog with the user in
order to speed up operation. These tasks are typically complex and require
experience.