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Apache
The most common web server (or HTTP server) software on the Internet. Apache is an open-source application.
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Binary File
A file that contains more than plain text (i.e., photos, sounds, spreadsheet, etc.) In contrast to an ASCII file which only contains plain text.
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CS
Computer Science Department, University of Arizona
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CSID
A numeric identifier for each CS student so as to maintain a student's privacy when information such as grades are posted.
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CSS
CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) A standard for specifying the appearance of text and other elements. CSS was developed for use with HTML in Web pages.
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DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
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DNS
DNS (Domain Name System) The Domain Name System is the system that translates Internet domain names into IP numbers.
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DSL
DSL - (Digital Subscriber Line) A method for moving data over regular phone lines.
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ELMS
ELMS, e-academy's License Management System, is a web-based software distribution and management system (see MSDNAA)
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Firewall
A mechanism that isolates a network from the rest of the Internet, permitting only specific traffic to pass in and out.
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IMAP
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) IMAP is gradually replacing POP as the main protocol used by email clients in communicating with email servers.
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ISP
ISP (Internet Service Provider) A company that provides access to the Internet.
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lab
Short for 'lab'oratory staff. When 'lab' used as email address (ex -> lab@cs.arizona.edu), all CS computer support personel receive your message.
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lectura
lectura - the CS department's primary instructional cycle server.
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MSDNAA
MSDNAA stands for Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance
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