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There are quite a bit of acronyms when dealing with the Blackberry device. This guide should be helpful on getting you more familiar on knowing exactly what all these terms are.

RIM - Research In Motion - The Canadian based company that makes our wonderful device.

BB - Blackberry - a quick and easy way to acknowledge your Blackberry.

BIS - Blackberry Internet Service - The web-based e-mail client that comes with the BB service.

BES - Blackberry Enterprise Server - Server solution used by IT groups to manage and control Blackberry groups in a corporation. As another option, here are some hosted BES/MDS solutions available: Link2Exchange, MyBlueberry, Mailstreet.com, eOutlook, Lanlogic.

MDS - Mobile Data Services - MDS is a feature of a BES installation. Here are some hosted BES/MDS solutions available: Link2Exchange, MyBlueberry, Mailstreet.com, eOutlook, Lanlogic.

WAP - Wireless Application Protocol - Wireless solution that allows users to access limited amounts of information on their handheld.

APN - Access Point Network - A server network provided to allow handhelds access to information wirelessly. Usually carrier specific.

SMS - Short Messege Service - A simple text way to send quick messeges to mobile phone and handheld users. Travels on the GSM services network and does not require a data plan.

MMS - Multimedia Message Service - Another simple way to send quick picture, video or audio messages to mobile phone and handheld users.

GSM - Global System for Mobile communication - A digital system tha allows multiple calls and messeges on the same frequency. Mostly used for text and voice.

GPRS - General Packet Radio Service - Data transfer 12 times faster than GSM band. Used for e-mail, web browsing and TCP communication on our BB.

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer.

DM - Desktop Manager

PTB - Plazmic Theme Builder

CDK - Content Development Kit

JDE - Java Development Environment

SDK - Software Development Kit




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