Computer Terms
Here you can find simple definitions for most common computer terms. Don't worry if you don't understand computer jargon; all definitions are presented in an easy-to-understand way.If you have a computer term that you would like to have defined, please email it to miss@wiu.edu.
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Network - A group of computers that are connected via switches and routers to allow them to share data and applications.
Network Drives - These are storage locations on the network. All network drives are backed up nightly to protect the data stored on them. The F: drive and the G: drive are network drives.
Network User Space - Your personal user space is a total of what you have on F and W; for most people it’s only F. Your F drive should be used to store work related files. You have a total 100 MB of space available to you. Only the user and the network administrators have the ability to see what’s in this account. The network administrators will not look at what is in this account unless there is a problem.
Your group space is what you have on G. G should be used for work related documents shared between at least two people. You have a total of 100 MB of space available to you. Anyone in your office will have the ability to look at the files placed in this location. There are sometimes staff only areas that student workers can’t see unless requested by a supervisor.
Groupwise has 100 MB of regular email space and then another 100 MB of archive space.
*** No user space will be increased past 100 MB. Groupwise will notify you when you are getting close and you will have to archive or delete emails. The network will give you a client32 error if you are running low on space. When this happens, please contact the Student Assistance Center and a network administrator will increase you space as long as it’s under 100 MB.
NIC - Network Interface Card; the piece of hardware inside your computer that plugs into the wallplate via a network cord.
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