| Acronym | Meaning |
| IAS | Internet Authentication Service |
| IRDA | Infrared Data Association |
| QBE | Query By Example |
| SLDRAM | SyncLink DRAM |
| IANA | Internet Assigned Numbers Authority |
| SMB | Server Message Block |
| CNG | Calling Tone |
| ESP | Encapsulating Security Payload |
| MARS | Multi-player Animated Role-playing System |
| CDDI | Copper Data Distribution Interface |