Category: Historical Perspectives
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Wins Record
Learn about the historical and functional aspects of WINS Records in Windows-based networks. This article complements our main WINS guide, covering everything from its workings to examples.
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WINS Client
Discover the WINS Client, its functionality in network name resolution, configuration process, and the shift to modern alternatives.
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NetBT: NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Discover the inner workings of NetBT, the protocol enabling NetBIOS functionalities over TCP/IP networks. Learn how NetBT is critical for name resolution and session support, especially in Windows environments.
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NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System)
NetBIOS stands for Network Basic Input/Output System, is a specification created by IBM and Microsoft that allows distributed applications to access each other’s network services independent of the transport protocol used.
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Transport Driver Interface (TDI)
Explore the evolving role of the Transport Driver Interface (TDI) in Microsoft Windows. Learn how it serves as an abstraction layer between file systems and network protocols.
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Authorized Academic Training Program (AATP)
Explore the transition from Microsoft’s AATP to its current certified training solutions. Dive into the past and present of tech education.
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Autodial
Dive into the history of autodial in computer networking, exploring its significance during the dial-up era, its advantages, challenges, and its enduring legacy in today’s digital landscape.
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AIX UNIX: IBM’s Powerful UNIX Operating System Explored
Dive into the world of AIX UNIX, IBM’s robust version of UNIX for RS/6000 systems, blending innovation with traditional UNIX features.
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Understanding ARC Path: A Dive into Legacy Boot Configuration
Explore ARC path in detail – its definition, functionality, examples, and its role in the evolution of Microsoft’s OS boot processes.
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Analog Modem: Tracing the Evolution from Acoustic Couplers to 56K
An analog modem stands as a pivotal device in the history of telecommunications, enabling digital data to traverse the analog infrastructure of traditional telephone lines.
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Keyboard Emulator
Discover the historical role of Keyboard Emulators in server management. Learn what they were, why they were essential, and how tech advancements have rendered them obsolete.
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Active Group (Microsoft)
Discover the story of the Active Group, a consortium formed to advance Microsoft’s ActiveX technologies. Explore its inception, objectives, and the reasons behind its limited progress.