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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

read-only

Internet; Internet communication

Stored data that can be accessed but not altered. Usually, this term refers to information that can't be physically altered. Users can read, but not change, the information stored in this way. ...

kibibyte

Internet; Internet communication

From kilo binary byte, a unit of measurement that is equal to precisely 1024 bytes. Similar to the more common kilobyte.

reboot

Internet; Internet communication

To restart the computer and reload the operating system. Is sometimes the only way to regain control over a computer that is frozen due to error. Rebooting a computer, however, causes all unsaved ...

kill

Internet; Internet communication

To delete or remove data or a file.

recover

Internet; Internet communication

To stabilize a PC after an error has occurred. If used in conjunction with a program, to recover means the program stabilizes itself and returns to use without user intervention.

killer app

Internet; Internet communication

A computer application that suddenly becomes so wildly popular that it drives other sectors of the industry.

recovery

Internet; Internet communication

A return to normal operating conditions after an error has occurred. Recovery may involve complex retrieval of information lost due to system errors.

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