Network news transfer protocol. This is the protocol used to transfernews messages. A server NNTP is a computer that has the task to collect a copy of news messages from the discussion groups and to allow users to read and send messages to the same groups.
One one-billionth of a second, the unit of measure for the time it takes a CPU to access information stored in RAM.
The evolving rules of conduct for interacting on the Internet.
Netscape is a computer term used mainly for the series of web browsers originated from the Netscape Communications Corporation. While the original browser was once the dominant browser in terms of usage share, it now has only a relatively small number of users. Netscape is also used to refer to the former Netscape Communications Corporation, the Netscape internet portal and the Netscape internet service provider, which are all subsidiaries of America Online (AOL).
One who derives his or her chief pleasure in life from tapping into the virtual world.
Jacks on the back of your computer that enable connecting to a network. Ports used for network connections, such as serial ports, may also serve other roles. See related article on networking ports.
A new user of the Internet. Newbie is used as either a neutral or a derogatory term.
A unit of measure for data equal to four bits, one half a byte. We are not making this up. See also chomp.
See nanosecond.
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