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JBIG (Joint Bitonal Image Group)
Emerging standard for black and white, and gray scale compression.

JCL (Job Control Language)
A language used under Multiple Virtual Storage to communicate with the operating system. JCL is used to tell the system who a user is, what program(s) are being invoked and what resources will be needed.

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JES (Job Entry Subsystem)
The generic name for the Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) component that reads in jobs, interprets their Job Control Language, schedules their MVS execution, spools the print, and produces the output at the appropriate destination.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A widely accepted international standard for compression of color images.

Jukebox
Automatic media handlers for optical disk drives, also called libraries.

Jupiter
The code name for IBM’s system-managed storage project.

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Just In Time
A method of controlling and reducing direct and work-in-process inventory by having suppliers deliver material "just in time" to manufacturing.


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