Glossary of Computer Terms

KEYWORD

DESCRIPTION

X SERIES A collection of widely accepted standards, including data communications.
X WINDOWS A software protocol developed at MIT for a distributed windowing system. X uses TCP for a transport protocol.
X-MODEM A communication protocol that lets you transfer files over a serial line. See also Y-modem and Z-modem.
X.400 A protocol defining standards for electronic mail in an open network.
X.500 A protocol defining standards for directory services in an open network.
XNS (Xerox Networking Standard) Networking protocols developed by Xerox, similar to TCP/IP.
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