Internet communication

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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edge router

Internet; Internet communication

A device that routes data between one or more local area networks and an asynchronous transfer mode network. Sometimes called a boundary router.

edge switch

Internet; Internet communication

A switch point at which two networks meet. This is often the point where a smaller network connects to a larger network.

edu

Internet; Internet communication

The edu top-level domain is used to identify educational institutions. For example, colleges and universities use "edu" in their URLs, such as www.hastings.edu. It is not intended for general ...

edutainment software

Internet; Internet communication

Software, generally for children, that blurs the line between education and entertainment. These programs combine learning with entertaining activities, such as games.

application (app)

Internet; Internet communication

An executable program capable of performing a specialized function other than system maintenance (which is performed by utilities). Games, educational programs, and communications software are all ...

archive file

Internet; Internet communication

A data-file copy stored somewhere other than the location of the file from which the copy was made. An archive copy helps ensure against permanent data loss, which may occur in cases of system ...