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the repair disk created in the windows 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 OS 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 forms patterns that resemble the items being painted. An advanced form of the older technology know 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 be 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 technologies 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 detection)
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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 resolidifies without ever going through a liquid state
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dye sublimation printer
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the repain 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 a when program accesses a memory address that doesnt exist. usually the result of poor programming. rebooting will usually clear this program.
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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 recognized standard govering 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 preform a task that windows will not allow. a dialog box will appear indicating the name of the program along with three buttons: ok, cancel and details
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illegal operation
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the standard that defines a digital method for communications to replace the current analog telephone system. this is superior to telephone lines because it supports up to 128 kbps transfer rate for sending information form computer to computer. it also allows data and voice to share a common phone line
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ISDN (intergrated sevices 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 200/xp os kernal 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 produced
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ozone filter
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a network in which each machine can act as both a client and a sever
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peer-to-peer
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the command line utility you can use is windows 200/xp to format drives, read data to and from the hard drive, stop/start services, etc. 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 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, etc) 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 participate 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 boundries. the internet is the worlds largest type
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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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