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 A: A Local Area Network is two or more computers connected together to share resources (programs, data, printers, etc.) usually located within the same building.  Construction |
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A: A Wide Area Network is two or more computers connected together, usually via 'land line' (trunk, ISDN, modem) or satellite, to share resources (programs, data, printers, etc.) located miles (or contenents!) apart. Construction |
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Tip  Efficient Web Page DesignUse the WIDTH and HEIGHT attributes for all the <IMG> 'tags' on your 'pages'. Try to use the 'native' values in 'pixels'. .GIFs load faster than .JPGs. Use 'interlaced' .GIFs for larger images (except for animations and backgrounds). Tip  Efficient Web Page DesignKeep to a minimum the number of 'animated' .GIFs, Java 'applets', sounds, etc... be considerate to your audience! Keep the total number of 'bytes' per page below 100k if possible (including all graphics). Tip  Reducing Registry BloatWindows '9x has this uncanny way of increasing the size of the registry ad-infinitum. To keep it under control, we recommend using the following commands (at the C:\> prompt) from a clean boot to DOS, every few weeks: REGEDIT /E C:\FULL.REGRe-boot normally and, if all is well, delete (or archive) 'FULL.REG'. It should be noted that this only works for users of Win'95 OSR2 and Win'98. The original REGEDIT had a fatal flaw which prevented it from importing a complete registry but, users of Win'95(a) do not dispair, we come to the rescue with a patched (version number correction only!) version of REGEDIT.EXE from Win'95 OSR2 that can be downloaded Here! Tip  What Does the MSDOS.SYS File Do?Microsoft (in their infinite 'wisdom') decided to hide the explanation of the commands contained in MSDOS.SYS. Instead they chose to 'fill it out' with a bunch of garbage lines to keep it above 1,024 bytes. You can download a fully functional, fully annotated, copy of it Here! Tip  Reducing Registry Bloat ('98 Only)Windows '98 includes a new utility called: 'ScanReg', which runs automatically on the first boot of the calendar day, every day. It saves multiple backups (5 is the default) of the registry, compressed as .CAB files. It has a 'real mode' component that, when run from a 'boot to DOS' session, has a powerful (but undocumented) 'switch'. Try the following command (at the C:\> prompt): SCANREG /OPTThis will compress the registry even further than 'Tip 3' above (if used after 'Tip 3')!  Tricks!
Trick Universal Alignment of Web PagesUse fixed 'tables' (eg: <TABLE WIDTH=600 ALIGN=CENTER> for 640x480) enclosing the 'body' of your HTML pages. This will center your page on the screen no matter what resolution the user's setting is. Framed pages require a different trick. The following code is what I use for the framed version of this page: <FRAMESET MARGINWIDTH="0" MARGINHEIGHT="0" FRAMESPACING="0" ROWS="100,*" BORDER="FALSE" FRAMEBORDER="0" NORESIZE>The 'key' is the 'COLS="*,155,460,*"' modifier in the 2nd 'FRAMESET'. The * (asterisk) is a 'free-fill' qualifier. By fixing the next two you're telling the browser to 'fill-in' the space on both sides of the 'defined' part. This results in the framed page centered in the user's browser window (under Navagator4 and IE4 - other browsers not tested). Construction |
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C.V. Reddy 1159 Sixth Ave., Suite 320 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 238-2431 Website: Imaginations Description: This website is designed as an on-line gallery of fine art featuring paintings by various artists. ALL pieces are available for purchase (except where noted). The following clients are using two or more computers in a network configuration. Victor J. Mora, D.D.S. Inc. 480 Fourth Ave., Suite 310 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 425-8060 System: Ten PC compatibles connected peer-to-peer, in a combination LAN/WAN across two offices (W4WG-DOS based). Features: Automatic, cross-office, data backups performed daily. System maintenance (virus and disk integrity scans daily; disk defragmentation weekly) and software updates performed automatically (complete with 'activity logs'). William G. Gable, D.D.S. Inc. 9855 Erma Rd., Suite 138 San Diego, CA 92131 Tel: (619) 549-9688 System: Two PC compatibles connected as a peer-to-peer LAN with a third connected via WAN at residence (Win95-W4WG-DOS based). Features: Automatic, office-to-residence (with local tape backup/compare), data backups performed daily. System maintenance (virus and disk integrity scans daily; disk defragmentation weekly) performed automatically (complete with 'activity logs'). Margaret F. Farrow, M.D. 480 Fourth Ave., Suite 312 Chula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 498-0608 System: Two PC compatibles connected as a client-server WAN for remote office management (W4WG-DOS based). Features: Automatic local tape backup/compare performed daily. System maintenance (virus and disk integrity scans daily; disk defragmentation weekly) performed automatically (complete with 'activity logs'). The following clients are using 'stand alone' systems with our custom designed automated system maintenance software. Georges Argoud, M.D. - Win'95 PCs René Argoud - Win'95 PCs Chula Vista Little League - Win 3.1 PC (donation) Trudy Jones - Win 3.1 PC Don Lake - Win'95 PC Henry Moore - W4WG PC Ed Sadler - Win'95 PCs St. Vincent de Paul Village - DOS PCs Les Travis - Win'95 PC |