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LAN

See local area network.

launch entry

A registry entry that specifies the order in which applications launch.

layered device driver

A sample device driver that comes with the Embedded Toolkit. It contains two layers: a model device driver (MDD) layer and a platform-dependent driver (PDD) layer. See model device driver and platform-dependent driver.

list box

A window that displays a list of character strings. The user selects a string from the list by tapping it with the stylus. When a string is selected, it appears highlighted. You can use a vertical or horizontal scroll bar with a list box to scroll lists that are too long for the control window. The list box automatically hides or shows the scroll bar, as needed.

list view

A common control that displays a collection of items, such as files or folders. Each item has an icon and a label.

load file

A file that contains a list of commands for the Load function to process. You use load file commands to direct Ppcload.dll to create directories on a Windows CE-based device, copy files into the directories, edit registry entries, execute programs on the Windows CE-based device, and add items to the unload script. The fully qualified path name of the load file is given as a command line argument to Load.

local area network (LAN)

A group of computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network. LANs commonly include microcomputers and shared resources such as laser printers and large hard disks. The devices on a LAN are known as nodes, and the nodes are connected by cables through which messages are transmitted.

localization

The process of adapting a program for a specific international market, which includes translating the user interface, resizing dialog boxes, customizing features if necessary, and testing results to ensure that the program still functions properly.

logical palette

An array of colors, or color palette, that an application creates and associates with a device context and uses for graphics output.