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LAN

(Local Area Network) - A computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building.

See Also: Ethernet


Leased Line

Refers to a phone line that is rented for exclusive 24-hour, 7 days a week use from your location to another location. The highest speed data connections require a leased line.

See Also: T-1, T-3, DSL


Listserv

The most common kind of maillist, "Listserv" is a registered trademark of L-Soft international, Inc. Listservs originated on BITNET but they are now common on the Internet.

See Also: BITNET, E-mail, Maillist

Login

The account name used to gain access to a computer system.

See Also: Password


 


Revised: September 26, 2001