Network services

Network services

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Network services

A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area. Typically, a WAN consists of two or more local-area networks (LANs). Computers connected to a wide-area network are often connected ...

leased line

Internet; Network services

A permanent telephone connection between two points set up by a telecommunications common carrier. Typically, leased lines are used by businesses to connect geographically distant offices. Unlike ...

public carrier

Internet; Network services

A government-regulated organization that provides telecommunications services to the public. This includes AT&T, MCI, and Western Union. Most public carriers provide electronic- mail services that ...

Net Neutrality

Internet; Network services

A regulation recently passed by the FCC, Net Neutrality requires broadband network providers to be completely detached from the information that is sent over their networks. In essence, it argues ...

Google Chrome

Internet; Network services

Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that uses the WebKit layout engine. It was first released as a beta version for Microsoft Windows on September 2, 2008, and the public stable ...