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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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Internet communication

long-haul

Internet; Internet communication

A communications device, such as a modem, that can transmit and receive signals from distances of more than one mile. Most modems are long-haul modems.

loop mail

Internet; Internet communication

Email that is sent to "keep you in the loop." These messages are often forwarded or CC'ed messages that may or may not have much relevance to your work day and, when sent in large quantities, are ...

loophole

Internet; Internet communication

A programming mistake, often caused by the programmer's inability to anticipate every situation that might occur.

low resolution

Internet; Internet communication

A computer screen or printed page that appears rough, with very little fine detail. Low resolution on a display is the result of too few pixels; low resolution on the printed page is the result of ...

luminance

Internet; Internet communication

The brightness of a computer screen, controlled by part of a composite video signal. Also used to describe part of the signal that defines the brightness.

lurking

Internet; Internet communication

Reading online messages or chat room conversations without taking part in the discussion.

machine learning

Internet; Internet communication

The ability of a machine to recognize patterns and improve future performance based on this experience.

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