Learn some Linux Terminology
| In this article i posted some of linux terminology where newbie used to be confused of, some of this term are related to servers and intranet. So newbie, dont think it's hard, just give the penguin a chance. |
Access Permissions
These permissions determine which group a new user is assigned to and the resulting permissions. Access permissions are determined by root/systems administrator.
Account
An account is defined by user name and password; this account gives you access to a Linux/UNIX system. Access is determined by access permissions.
ADSL
ADSL, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, transmits data approximately 100x faster than ISDN.
AGP
AGP, Accelerated Graphics Port, is a high-speed slot for graphics cards. Similar to PCI cards, AGP offers a larger bandwidth, reverts to RAM and Main Memory directly.
ATAPI
A cd-rom type connected to an (E)IDE controller.
Backup
A copy of your operating system and supporting files plus any other files that you work on regularly or cannot afford to lose due to a catastrophic disaster on your computer. :-(
Bandwidth
Maximum load capacity of a data channel.
BIOS
An essential procedure which precedes LILO. BIOS initializes important hardware procedures.
Booting
Computer operations which start from power-up (turning on the computer) until it is ready for use.
Cache
A small fast memory buffer.
Client
Worstation (desktop computer) connected to a network operated by a server.
Command Line
Using a text-based shell, i.e. bash, the command line is the position where commands be entered for Linux/any other OS.
Console
Linux uses virtual consoles which enables you to use one screen for many different but parallel sessions.
CPU
It is your central processing unit or processor. This is the brain of your computer and controls your entire system and is responsible for the actual performance of your computer. Your CPU processes commands given by a user or program in machine language.
Cursor
A block character which marks the place for input on your computer screen.
DDC
Communication standard between the monitor and the graphics card. It communicates various parameters to the graphics card, i.e. monitor name, monitor resolution.
Daemon
Disk and execution monitor operates in the background and only acts when it needs to. Daemons answer requests, FTP or HTTP, or control activity of different hardware, i.e. PCMCIA slots, PCI slots.
Directories
Directories are the structures which make up your filesystem. Files and other directories make up a directory.
DNS
DNS converts WWW addresses, i.e. http://www.address.com, to its corresponding TCP/IP address, i.e. 555.111.121.
Driver
A programs which acts as a translator between the operating system and the hardware. Example, a modem driver acts as the translator between your OS and the modem.
I'll post more term next time :) enjoy....
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