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Appendix Chapter 12
Glossary
10BASE-T
A network data transfer standard established by the IEEE. The network
uses a twisted-pair cable carrying 10 megabits per second (10Mbps).
100BASE-T
A network data transfer standard established by the IEEE. The network
uses a twisted-pair cable carrying 100 megabits per second (Mbps).
application
A software program that performs a particular function, such as generat-
ing graphics or spreadsheets.
click
To press and release a mouse button quickly. Often used to select an ob-
ject. SEE double-click.
control panel
A bank of indicators that show the current status of the printer.
Panel buttons that are located on the control panel make it possible to per-
form a variety of different operations.
dialog box
A box that appears in order for the user to input information or settings re-
quired for the printer to operate.
double-click
Pressing a mouse button twice in quick succession while keeping the
mouse in place. Often used to open a dialog or enable a function. SEE
click.
display
A visual output device of a computer.
resolution
The fineness of detail of the output print, expressed in the number of dots
per inch (dpi, or dots per inch). Higher resolution produces text and graph-
ics with greater sharpness and fineness of detail, but results in a greater
amount of data involved.
EtherTalk
The AppleTalk protocol supporting Ethernet. It allows Macintosh users to
use the Ethernet.