PawPrint.net Glossary of Terms

A protocol for asynchronous data communications that represents the evolution from x.25 and Frame Relay. It includes specific considerations for QoS and allows for different packet priority and size.

The Set of rules to provide system management tools to monitor activity and create messages/alerts as required. Network devices that employ SNMP are frequently referred to as "Managed" devices.

A compressed graphic format suited for flat color images (illustrations) and drawings. It compresses images by referencing areas of the same colour thus it is less suitable then JPEG for photographic images (where there are colour gradients)

Originally created by CompuServ it was the subject of proposed law suits and patent discussions which have largely been dropped.

ln [options] sourcename [destname]

ln [options] sourcenames destdirectory



Create pseudonyms (links) for files, allowing them to be accessed by different names. In the first form, Link sourcename to destname, where destname is usually a new filename, or (by default) the current directory. If destname is an existing file, it is overwritten; if destname is an existing directory, a Link named sourcename is created in that directory. In the second form, create links in destdirectory, each l...

A lens defect that bends light rays of different colors at different angles and therefore focuses them on different planes.

This is common with low-end digital cameras and small consumer point-and-shoot models.

A set of detailed rules for communication between a client and server. This protocol is the foundation of data transmission on the www