| PING (Packet Internet Groper) -
A TCP/IP utility that sends packets of information to a host computer which
determines if the host site computer is "up" and connected to the Internet. |
| png - An alternative to GIF, preserving
all color information in an image, supports multilevel transparency and
uses a lossless compression to reduce file sec. Png creates a more
accurate color match with the original image. As PNG image is downloaded,
it gradually displays in your browser. Older browsers may not support
PNG format. |
| POP3 - Type of mail server FIRN
uses for incoming Internet e-mail. |
| POPmail - Post Office Protocol
(POP) e-mail system where mail is retrieved from a central server to a
personal computer's hard drive; allows use of graphics, binary files and
other multi-media attachments. |
| Portable Document Format (PDF)
- A file format that converts graphic-heavy documents into a form that
requires the Acrobat Reader (free software) to view/print the file; especially
useful for mass distribution of large documents such as online brochures,
forms, or software documentation to be viewed on multiple platforms; PDFs
retain original layouts so users see them exactly as created, including
placement of graphics and fonts. |
| PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) –
Client based software that allows dial-up access to the Internet through
a phone line; usually included with operating systems or can be downloaded
from the Internet. |
| Protocol - A formal description
of message formats and the rules two computers follow to exchange messages. |
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| RATS - Read All The Screen. |
| Router - A hardware/software configuration
that sends/receives packets of data from one network to another. |
