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package is not delivered instantly to your recipient. The packets are simply
delivered to a server until the recipient downloads them by logging onto the
ISP server.
LAN (Local area network) A group of computers, usually in close proximity
(either in the same building or in buildings in close proximity), that are
linked together to share files and exchange data.
MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) A standard that allows binary
data (such as graphics or documents) to be transmitted over the Internet
without first being translated into ASCII text. Many e-mail programs use
MIME to allow files to be sent or received as attachments to e-mail mes-
sages.
NIC (Network interface card) A card that is installed in a computer so that it
can be connected to a network. Network interface cards can provide a
dedicated, full-time connection to a network.
ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A standard database access method.
The goal of ODBC is to make it possible to access any data from any
application, regardless of which database management system is handling
the data.
partnership An established relationship between your HP Jornada and your
PC for the purpose of synchronizing and transferring data. Your HP Jornada
can have partnerships with up to two desktop computers.
PCT (Private Communication Technology) A protocol that maintains the
security and integrity of Internet communications by using encryption,
authentication, and message-authentication codes. The protocol is applica-
tion independent, and is used by Web browsers and e-mail clients to send
data via the Internet. PCT is able to negotiate encryption keys as well as
authenticate a server before data is exchanged by the higher level application.
POP (Post Office Protocol) The first protocol used to retrieve e-mail from a
mail server. Most e-mail applications (sometimes called e-mail clients) use
the POP protocol, although some may use the newer IMAP (Internet
Message Access Protocol).
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The default method your HP Jornada uses to
communicate with the ISP network server.