Front Office/Back Office The terms Front Office and Back Office are generally used to describe the parts of the company (or of its information system) that are dedicated, respectively, to the direct relationship with the client and proper ... Read more
Expansion Bus Expansion buses (sometimes called peripheral buses) are buses that have connectors that allow you to add expansion cards (peripherals) to a computer. There are different types of standard internal buses that are characterised ... Read more
Standard Functions Function Description ABS() This function returns the absolute value of a number. It therefore returns the number, if it is positive, or the opposite (positive) if it is negative ODD(value) Rounds a number up to the ... Read more
Introduction to FTP protocol FTP protocol (File Transfer Protocol) is, as its name indicates a protocol for transferring files. The implementation of FTP dates from 1971 when a file transfer system (described in RFC141) between MIT ... Read more
The characteristics of TCP protocol TCP (which means Transmission Control Protocol) is one of the main protocols of the transport layer of the TCP/IP model. It makes it possible, at application level, to manage data coming from (or going ... Read more
Introduction to computer monitors A monitor (or screen) is a computer display unit. There are generally said to be two families of monitors: Cathode-ray tube monitors (or CRT for short), which are used with most desktop computers. They are ... Read more
Declaring a style sheet Style sheets are not directly integrated into the W3C's HTML recommendations. For this reason, you need to include elements in the HTML code indicating both the type of document, meaning the version of the HTML and ... Read more
Scams A "scam" is a fraudulent practice of African origin that involves extorting funds from internet users by enticing them with a sum of money and promising them a share of it. The use of scams originated in Nigeria, which has also given ... Read more
Introduction to sound cards Sound card connectors Introduction to sound cards The sound card (also called an audio card) is the part of a computer which manages its audio input and ouput. ... Read more
Introduction Meetings are a way of sharing, within a group of individuals, the same level of knowledge of a subject or a problem and of making decisions collectively. Additionally, decisions made collectively, with representatives of the ... Read more
Leased lines "Leased" lines enable transmission of data at medium and high speeds (64 Kbps to 140 Mbps) by point to point or multipoint connection (Transfix service). In Europe, there are five types of lines distinguished according to ... Read more
Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) A wireless personal area network (WPAN for short) is a low-range wireless network which covers an area of only a few dozen metres. This sort of network is generally used for linking peripheral devices ... Read more
Contractor and Client * ==Client== The client refers to the entity that has the need that defines the project objective, schedule, and dedicated budget. The expected result of the project is the creation of a product, called works. The ... Read more
Introduction to Telnet Protocols and implementation Running Telnet Commands in Telnet Introduction to Telnet Telnet is a protocol for emulating a remote terminal, which means that it can be used to run commands entered on a keyboard at a ... Read more
The Concept of Ergonomics Ergonomics is the use of scientific knowledge about humans (psychology, physiology, medicine) with the aim of improving the workplace environment. Ergonomics is generally characterized by two components: ... Read more
zlclient - zlclient.exe zlclient.exe (zlclient stands for Zone Labs Client) is a process which corresponds to the firewall ZoneAlarm. It is an application which can safely be terminated. However, it is recommended that you not do so, in ... Read more
Quality Organization Establishing a quality procedure is a comprehensive business project that requires the participation of all employees. Therefore, it is necessary to define a "quality organization" that fits into and hinges on the ... Read more
Introduction to the Klez virus Appearing early in 2002, the Klez virus is still everywhere on networks, and the danger it poses is even higher due to the new variations that keep cropping up (like Klez.e, Klez.g, Klez.h, Klez.i, Klez.k, ... Read more
