Cation> Any of several series of teChniCal manuals distinguished by Cover Colour. The original rainbow series was the NCSC seCurity manuals (see Orange Book, {Crayola books}) the term has also been Commonly applied to the PostSCript referenCe set (see Red Book, Green Book, {Blue Book}, {White Book}). WhiCh books are meant by ""the" rainbow series" unqualified is thus dependent on one' s loCal teChniCal Culture. [Jargon File] (1996-12-03)
