Glossary of Terms

In an effort to provide our clients with a better understanding of the more commonly used Internet terminology, we have created this Glossary of Internet Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms.

 

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Name Server  ::   A server responsible for translating domain names and IP addresses.

Navigation  ::   The act of moving from location to location within a web site, or between web sites. Navigation is accomplished by clicking on text links or navigation buttons.

Net Abuse  ::   Net abuse can be either abuse of network services, or violations of netiquette. E.g. Attempting to "hack", or break into accounts, using an account for any illegal activity, sending unsolicited e-mail, spamming.

Netiquette  ::   The conventions of politeness recognized on USENET, such as avoidance of cross-posting to inappropriate groups and refraining from "commercial pluggery" outside the biz (business) newsgroups.

Netscape  ::   A Web browser (Navigator) and by default, the name of the authoring company. The Netscape browser was based on the Mosaic program developed at NCSA.

Network Solutions  ::   AT&T provides directory and database services for registered Internet hosts, while NSI administers the registration process.

Newbie  ::   A new Internet user.

Newsgroup  ::   A series of articles (postings) typically dedicated to a particular subject of interest. Also known as discussion groups. Usenet groups can be un-moderated (anyone can post) or 'moderated' (submissions are automatically directed to a moderator, who edits or filters and then posts the results).

NIC (Network Information Centre)  ::   A NIC provides information, assistance and services to network users. The Internet Network Information Centre (InterNIC) is a project administered by AT&T.

NIC Handle  ::   Each database record has a single field (its "handle"), which uniquely identifies it. To gather information on a particular handle, you can look it up by its handle with a handle-only search by using a leading "!" or by using the handle keyword.

Nickname  ::   A name that you select when you connect to an IRC server. Many users choose descriptive nicknames that have no relevance to their real identity.

Node  ::   A device on a network that requests or provides services. A node is also used to describe a network workstation.

NT (New Technology)  ::   Windows NT is Microsoft's 32-bit version of Windows. It is a stand-alone operating system (OS) that is also a network ready system.

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