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NetBIOS
Network Basic Input Output System. A program that enables applications on different
computers to communicate within a LAN (Local Area Network). NetBIOS is used in
Ethernet, and Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/Server 2003/Server 2008 networks.
NTFS
NT File System. A native file system of Windows NT, offering a higher level of security
through a file encryption system, as well as native support for file compression. NTFS
is also used in Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/Server 2003/Server 2008 operating
systems.
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PASV mode
Passive FTP mode. An alternative mode for initiating FTP connections. In this mode,
data transfer is initiated by the FTP client, rather than the FTP server. As corporate
firewalls generally reject external data requests from FTP servers, the PASV mode
may allow FTP to be used with NAT (Network Address Translation) and with clients
behind firewalls, depending on the environment. The PASV mode also ensures that
all data flow requests come from inside the network where the client is located.
PBX
Private Branch eXchange. An in-house telephone switching system that
interconnects telephone extensions to each other, as well as to the external
telephone network. A PBX controls the flow of telephone traffic through instruments,
such as paging systems, and automatic callback and dialing.
PCL
Printer Control Language. A protocol originally designed by Hewlett-Packard,
enabling PCs to communicate with printers. PCL has become a standard for laser
and ink jet printers, and is now supported by most printer manufacturers.
PDF
Portable Document Format. The page description language used in Adobe Systems'
Acrobat document exchange system, which is restricted neither by device nor
resolution. PDF displays documents in a way that is independent of the original
application software, hardware, and operating system used to create those
documents. A PDF document can contain any combination of text, graphics, and
images.
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