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Internet communication
All the ways used by people to communicate with each other over the Internet, including e-mail, instant messaging (IM), feedback on blogs, contact forms on Web sites, industry forums, chat rooms and social networking sites.
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failover
Internet; Internet communication
This term refers to the automatic activation of a backup system in case of a failure or the need to repair a server, database, network, or other computer system. The failover backup system is a ...
fail-soft system
Internet; Internet communication
A computer system designed to shut down nonessential components in the event of a failure but keep alive important functions, such as protecting against a loss of data, as long as possible or until ...
failure
Internet; Internet communication
A situation in which a computer cannot continue to perform as designed. Failures are caused by power fluctuations, misuse, poorly manufactured or designed hardware or software, and other calamities.
failure horizon
Internet; Internet communication
The window of time in which a system failure is expected.
failure rate
Internet; Internet communication
A method of determining the reliability of a device, typically a hard drive.
fall back
Internet; Internet communication
A capability of a modem protocol that lets two modems lower their speeds to compensate for transmission problems.
fall forward
Internet; Internet communication
A modem protocol feature that lets two modems speed up when transmission improves; it comes into play after using a fall back to compensate for error-ridden transmission.
