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label

A means of color-coding files, folders, and disks. Each of the eight label types has its own color and title.

LAN (Local Area Network)

See local network

landscape

A printed page that is wider than it is tall.

language script system

Software that enables the Mac OS to use an additional natural language, such as Japanese. Multiple languages can use one language script system (for example, the Roman script is used for English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German).

launch

The act of getting an application started.

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)

A software protocol that enables the location of individuals, groups, and other resources such as files or devices on a network.

Library folder

Contains resources and preferences for Mac OS X. Library folders located within a user’s Home Folder are user-customizable.

ligature

A glyph composed of two merged characters. For example, f and l can be merged to form ?.

link

See hyperlink

little arrows

Displayed controls that let you raise or lower a value incrementally. Clicking an arrow changes the value one increment at a time. Pressing an arrow on the keyboard continuously changes the value until it reaches the end of its range.

localhost

The standard generic name of a machine linked to an IP address.

localization

The development of software whose dialogs, screens, menus, and other screen elements use the language spoken in the region in which the software is sold.

local network

A system of computers that are interconnected for sharing information and services and are located in close proximity such as in an office, home, school, or campus. Compare to WAN.

LocalTalk

An Apple proprietary networking topology. Effectively obsolete.

location file

A file that, when opened, takes you to a location on the Internet or a local network.

log in

The process of entering a username and password to begin a session with Mac OS X or another secured resource such as a network connection.

log out

A command to quit current user settings and return the OS X system back to the login screen.

loop

To repeat a command, a movie, a song, or an entire playlist.

lossless

A type of compression algorithm that regenerates exactly the same data as the uncompressed original.

LPR (Line Print Remote) printer

A printer that contains a protocol that allows it to print via TCP/IP.




Mac OS X Bible, Panther Edition
Mac OS X Bible, Panther Edition
ISBN: 0764543997
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 290

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