Abstract: An InterPacket Gap (IPG) timer software object is given data packets, aka datagrams, from a system for transmission over a network medium. The IPG timer interfaces with a system-supplied timing mechanism for introducing an IPG between transmitted datagrams. Datagrams given to the IPG timer are enqueued for delivery, and, through the use of the system-supplied timer mechanism, delivered in the same order in which they were received to the network medium with a minimum time interval between the transmission of one datagram and the end of the transmission of the previous datagram.

Abstract: An InterPacket Gap (IPG) timer software object is given data packets, aka datagrams, from a system for transmission over a network medium. The IPG timer interfaces with a system-supplied timing mechanism for introducing an IPG between transmitted datagrams. Datagrams given to the IPG timer are enqueued for delivery, and, through the use of the system-supplied timer mechanism, delivered in the same order in which they were received to the network medium with a minimum time interval between the transmission of one datagram and the end of the transmission of the previous datagram.

Abstract: A method for rearranging the partially displayed nodes of an information hierarchy such that the lineage of displayed nodes is shown up through the root node of the hierarchy.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for enabling an IPX router to enter a network. The router does so by (a) transmitting on the network an RIP general request with null source and destination network designations; (b) receiving replies from other routers and determining therefrom the correct source and destination network designations; and thereafter (c) activating an interface to the network including transmitting a RIP response broadcast with the correct source and destination network designations; and (d) in the event that a reply is not received to the RIP general request within a predetermined time, otherwise activating the interface to the network.