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Appendix D Glossary
PocketPro 100S Administrator’s Guide -- Document #40165-110 Rev. A D-3
Binary File
(1) A file that contains data that is not in a standard format like ASCII. In printing, binary files typically contain
graphical information such as scanned photographs. (2) A special type of PostScript file that contains
compressed binary information.
Bindery
In NetWare 2.xx and 3.xx, a database containing definitions for network entities, including users, file servers,
print servers, etc., along with the properties associated with such entities. In NetWare 4.xx, bindery emulation is
available for compatibility with older versions.
Bitronics
Refers to a bidirectional P1284-compatible parallel port.
BOOTP
A standard TCP/IP method for downloading information such as the IP address into a network device.
Bridge
A device that connects two local area network segments together. A bridge operates at level 2 of the OSI
Reference model, which means that it operates transparently with higher-level protocols like NetWare and LAT.
Broadcast
In a network, a situation in which all destinations on the network receive a copy of a given packet.
Centronics
The standard for parallel printer ports that is used on the majority of printers.
Chooser
A Macintosh program that allows a user to select a printer on a network.
Circuit
A logical connection between two or more devices on a network.
Client
A computer on a local area network that obtains services from a server on the network.