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SPX
See “Sequenced Packet Exchange (SPX).”
SPX2
See “Sequenced Packet eXchange II (SPXII).”
SPXII
See “Sequenced Packet eXchange II (SPXII).”
Station
Usually a shortened form for workstation, but can also be a server, router,
printer, fax machine, or any computer device connected to a network by a
network board and a communication medium.
Station address
A number that uniquely identifies a network board; usually referred to as the
node number.
See “Node number.”
STREAMS
A general, flexible facility and a set of tools for development of UNIX
communication services. It supports the implementation of services ranging
from complete networking protocol suites to individual device drivers.
STREAMS defines standard interfaces for character input/output within the
kernel, and between the kernel and the rest of the UNIX system.
NetWare Services drivers are STREAMS drivers.
Subdirectory
A directory below another in the file system structure. For example, in
SYS:ACCTS\RECEIVE, RECEIVE is a subdirectory of SYS:ACCTS.
See also “Directory structure, file system.”