SERIAL LINE INTERNET PROTOCOL (SLIP)
Has been replaced with point-to-point protocol or PPP. Was the protocol used in connecting to the internet by a dial up connection.
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Has been replaced with point-to-point protocol or PPP. Was the protocol used in connecting to the internet by a dial up connection.
A contract for services such as time, expertise and effort instead of goods.
An architectural model of business information that allows further additions to added and integrated to allow the sharing of information across the different units of business.
A contract made up of several parts where you can comply with parts seperately from one another. The failure to comply with one part will not terminate the contract.
The amount a firm will receive that is in excess over the par price of shares.
The number in days or hours that a product or item will remain on the shelf of a supermarket.
An alternate term for shipper’s letter of instruction.
The selected or appointed officer from the union who will represent his fellow workers in management discussions.
A profit made from an anticipated drop in commodity prices by borrowing money and selling them now, or by selling a “firm promise” and deliver it at a later date. A short
A weight unit equal to 2,000 pounds or 907.18 kilos. Referred to in the Us as a ton. Other countries use short ton to differentiate from a long ton, 2,240 pounds and
A thin and tight wrap of plastic material that is used to ensure an air tight, water tight, dust and abrasion proof cover for goods. See stretch wrap.
The conformation by the bank that a signature from a customer is authentic and valid.
A ruling that states that a loss would have occured regardless of a persons action.
A policy that is paid up by a single repayment at the start of the policy term.
A license that is purchased for software that is used at one location.
The daily care that has to be provided by certified professionals.
The waste produced from processing metal ores. It floats to the surface and contains silicates, sulphates and phosphates of calcium. Called tailings.
A loan given to small businesses with fewer restrictions that allow the owner to borrow for the enterprise.
A Scandinavian term for a cold buffet. Now it is where all courses are offered at the same time, both hot and cold. Swedish – sandwich table.
The demographics of an area that consists of wealth, ethnic composition, level of education, rate of employment and regional values that are combined to create this social fabric.