LAN |
(Local
Area Network) A collection of devices connected to enable communications
between themselves on a single physical medium. A network of computers that
is limited to a (usually) small physical area, like a building. |
LEARNING
BRIDGE |
A network
bridge device that has the function of a bridge and the capability to monitor
the network in order to determine which nodes are connected to it, and adjust
routing data accordingly. |
LEASED
LINE |
A dedicated
communication line between two points. Usually used by organizations to
connect computers over a dedicated telephone circuit. |
LIFO |
(Last-In
First-Out) A queue where the last item placed in the queue is the first
item processed when the queue is processed. |
LINK |
A generic
term referring to a connection between two end points. |
LIST |
A list
is a series of values separated by commas; lists are often enclosed in parentheses
to avoid ambiguity and these parentheses are often necessary. |
LIST CONTEXT |
This is
the same as array context. |
LISTPROC |
Software
that automates the management of electronic mailing lists. See also LISTSERV,
majordomo, and SmartList. |
LISTSERV |
Software
that automates the management of electronic-mailing lists. See also listproc,
majordomo, and SmartList. |
LOBASET |
An Ethernet
term meaning a maximum transfer rate of 10 Megabits per second that uses
baseband signaling and twisted pair cabling. |
LOCAL
HOST |
The computer
you are currently using. |
LOCAL
VARIABLES |
Local
variables can only be accessed in the current block and in subroutines called
from that block. |
LOGICAL |
Conveys
an abstract concept in a simpler manner, such as using a logical machine
name instead of its physical address. |
LOGICAL
LINK CONTROL |
(LLC)
The upper part of the data link sublayer protocol that is responsible for
governing the exchange of data between two end points. |
LOGICAL
OPERATORS |
This term
is used to mean Boolean operators, that is, those dealing with True/False
values. |
LOGON |
Provide
a user ID and password to allow you to use the resources of a computer. |