SNMP Reference Guide

Glossary 751
Wakeup on LAN
The ability for the power in a client station to be turned on by the network. Remote
wake-up enables software upgrading and other management tasks to be performed
on users' machines after the work day is over. It also enables remote users to gain
access to machines that have been turned off. Intel calls remote wake-up "Wake-
on-LAN."
WH
Abbreviation for watt-hour(s).
win.ini file
A start-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows, it
consults the
win.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other things, the
win.ini file records what
printer(s) and fonts are installed for Windows. The
win.ini file also usually
includes sections that contain optional settings for Windows application
programs that are installed on the hard drive.
Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may change options in
the
win.ini file. On other occasions, you may need to change or add options to
the
win.ini file manually with a text editor such as Notepad.
Windows 95
An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows operating system that provides
advanced operating system performance, improved ease of use, enhanced
workgroup functionality, and simplified file management and browsing.
Windows NT
High-performance server and workstation operating system software developed
by Microsoft that is intended for technical, engineering, and financial
applications.
write-protected
Read-only files are said to be write-protected . You can write-protect a 3.5-inch
diskette by sliding its write-protect tab to the open position or by setting the write-
protect feature in the System Setup program.
XMM
Abbreviation for extended memory manager, a utility that allows application
programs and operating systems to use extended memory in accordance with the
XMS.
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