DICTIONARY OF INTERNET



a

The command to add a bookmark in the UNIX programs gopher and lynx.

AARNet (are-net) [Australian service provider]

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ABE (rhymes with babe)

A DOS binary-to-ASCII conversion program for sending files via e-mail.

ABEND (ab-end, n)

A computer crash (from "abnormal end" error message)

abstract syntax

A syntex (set of rules for properly formed commands) not limited to a single application or platform.

Abstract Syntex Notation One (ASN-1)

An OSI language used to encode simple Network Management Protocol Packets. PArt of the infrastructure of the Internet.

Acadiana Free-Net (Service Provider)

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acceptable use

Internet service providers require that all their users agree to some guidelines of acceptable use of Internet and Usenet resources. Acceptable use policies vary from provider to provider.

access (n)

1. A connection to the internet.
2. A type of internet connection (network access, dialup access etc.)
3. The ability to perform certain activities or read privileged information.
4. To connect to the internet.
5. To connect to a site.
6. To open a file.

Access Control List (ACL)

A site's table of services and hosts authorised to use those services.

access privileges

Authorization for a specific level of access.

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