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  • LAN

    Local Area Network:  A computer network covering a small geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings.

  • Latency

    In computing, latency is the time between initiating a request for a data in memory until it is retrieved. It is a fundamental measure of the speed of memory: the less the latency, the faster the data retrieved.

  • LED

    Light Emitting Diode:  A light source that emits visible light. It acts as an indicator in many systems.

  • Linux

    It is a subscription free operating system based on Unix. It is gaining popularity as it is a powerful, low-cost operating system for running Web servers.

  • Listserv

    A system used for sending mails automatically to subscribers who are on its list. Using e-mail, you can participate in listservs pertaining to your topics of interest. It is one of the most widely used newsletter servers.

  • Login

    The process of typing in a password, and possibly a user name, to gain access to a computer, a network or an Internet Service Provider.

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