Users Guide

194 Glossary
IRQ
Abbreviation for interrupt request. A signal that data is about to be sent to or
received by a peripheral device travels by an IRQ line to the microprocessor.
Each peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ number. For example,
the first serial port in your system (COM1) is assigned to IRQ4 by default.
Two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, but you cannot operate both
devices simultaneously.
ISV
Abbreviation for independent software vendor.
ITE
Abbreviation for information technology equipment.
Java
A cross-platform programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.
JSSE
Abbreviation for Java Secure Socket Extension.
K
Abbreviation for kilo-, indicating 1000.
Kerberos
A network authentication protocol. It is designed to provide strong authentication
for client/server applications by using secret-key cryptography.
key combination
A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time. For example,
you can reboot your system by pressing the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key
combination.
LAN
Acronym for local area network. A LAN system is usually confined to the same
building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated
specifically to the LAN.
LDAP
Abbreviation for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.