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GLOSSARY
6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Glossary-13
Open Systems
Comprises protocols and components that meet standards
set by industry-accepted governing bodies. The standards
ensure that when new protocols and components are
introduced into an existing system, they will meet the
standards and be able to communicate with the existing
system. The OSI model is the basis for a system to
communicate with any other system. The model is a
framework of standards that create protocol stacks and
applications for networking applications.
Open Wireless LAN Node
Any access point or wireless station that connects to the
network using the 900 MHz or synthesized UHF radio
option.
OS
Operating system.
Pan Border
An invisible border that extends inward from the edges of
the physical display, providing an easy means of panning.
(See also: Auto Panning)
PC (Personal Computer)
1. A desktop computer developed by IBM or a clone based
on the same architecture developed by a third party vendor.
2. Sometimes used more generically to refer to other
desktop systems, such as the Apple Macintosh. 3. The
original IBM computer using an Intel 8088 CPU and an
8-bit internal bus.
PC Card
A device that fits in the card slots of an Intermec or other
computer. In some PEN*KEY computers, the smaller type
II card occupies one slot, while a type III card blocks the
second slot. The card may be used for data storage, modem,
printer, wireless, or other purposes.
Generally, PC Card is used in reference to devices, whereas
PCMCIA is a reference to the standard.