| L2 cache |
Refers to "level 2 or secondary" cache. A type of cache that resides on the motherboard except when referring to an AMD-K6 based machine, where it resides on the processor. |
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| LAN |
Local Area Network. Two or more computers connected by cable and using a suitable operating system and application software so they can directly share hard disks, printers, other peripherals, and files. |
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| logic chip |
A chip that performs logical operations on data. |
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| login |
A series of commands that allows a person to begin using a network. Usually one of the commands involves identifying yourself as a user, and there is frequently a password. |
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| logoff |
The reverse of login. The steps you take to stop using a network, also called terminating a session. |
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| logon |
Same as login. |
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| logout |
Same as logoff. |
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| Lone Gunmen |
Computer nerds turned conspiracy theorists. See X-files. |
