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The repair disk created in the Window XP backup utility that allows you to troubleshoot problems on a system.
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ASR Disk
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The text file containing information about what OSs is installed on a computer referenced by NTLDR.
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Boot.ini
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A printer that uses bubbles of liquid ink that is sprayed onto a page and form patterns that resemble the items being printed. An advanced form of the older technology known as inkjet printers.
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Bubble-Jet Printer
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A configuration wherein all computers connect to the network via a central bus cable.
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Bus Topology
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The technology that uses smart interface cards to detect traffic before it tries to send data.Used by AppleTalk networks.
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CSMA/CA(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)
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The Access method Ethernet systems use in local area networking technolgies enabling packets of data to flow through the network ultimately to reach address locations.
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CSMA/CD(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dectection)
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An impact printer that has a printhead containing a row of pins (short, sturdy stalks of hard wire) that are used to strike the ink ribbon to create an image.
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Dot-matrix Printer
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A printer that uses heat to diffuse solid dyes onto the printing surface as a gas that resolildifies without ever going through a liquid state.
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Dye Sublimation Printer
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The repair disk created in the Windows 2000 backup utility that allows you to troubleshoot problems on a system.
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Emergency Repair Disk
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This error happens when a program accesses memory that another program is using or when program accesses a memory address that doesn't exist. Usually the result of poor programming. Rebooting will usually clear this problem.
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General Protection Fault
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The international agency that allocates and licenses IP Addresses for use on the Internet.
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ICANN
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The international agency that recognized standard governing wireless networks. The main subcategories are "a", "b" and "g"
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IEEE 802.11
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The error that occurs when a program attempts to perform a task that Windows will not allows. A dialog box will appear indicating the name of the program along with three buttons: OK, Cancel an Details.
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Illegal Operation
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The standerd that defines a digital method for communications to replace the current analog telephone systems. This a superior to telephone lines because it supports up to 128Kbps transfer rate for sending information from computer to computer. It also allows data voice to share a common phone line.
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ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
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A generic name for a printer that uses the electrophotographic print process.
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Laser Printer
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The Windows 2000/XP OS kernal located in the actual Windows directory.
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NTOSKRNL.EXE
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A filter to remove ozone gas from inside a laser printer as it is produce.
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Ozone Filter
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A network in which each machine can act as both a client and a server.
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Peer-to-Peer
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The command-line utility you can use in Windows 2000/XP to format drives, read data to and from the hard drive, stop/start services, ect. It can be run either from the installation CD or as an advanced boot option (if installed).
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Recovery Console
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The text-based Registry editor that allows you to manually change settings that are usually changed by other means such as the Control Panel.
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REGEDT32.EXE
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Starts Windows 2000/XP using only basic files and drivers (mouse, keyboard, hard drive, ect. Allows you to restore files that are missing or fix configuration errors.
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Safe Mode
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The unique name given to a wireless network. All hardware that is to particpate on the network must be configured to use the same name.
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SSID
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Network wiring scheme where computers on a network connect to a central wiring point.
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Star Topology
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A network that can span buildings, states, countries and even continental boundaries.
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WAN
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The wireless connection within a LAN connecting all member computers.
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WAP
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