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Hosting Terms
T1
A particular designation for a fast form of connection, by phone
line to the Internet. T1 bandwidth is about 1.544 MBps. (see
T-Carrier)
T3
A particular designation for a fast form of connection, by phone
line but usually fiber optic, to the Internet. T3 bandwidth is
roughly 45MBps.(see T-Carrier)
TA / Terminal Adapter
A device used to attach a computer to an ISDN line -- in effect, an
ISDN modem.
Tag
One of the defining elements of the HTML mark-up language in which
Web pages are written. Tags, which are simple text expressions such
as <FONT> or <B>, are used to describe how an element of a Web page
should look or behave.
Talk / Internet Talk
A program for allowing synchronous, real-time communication (typed
on screen) between two people on Internet computers. This requires a
Talk client program and a connection to server software on the other
user's computer.
T-Carrier
A digital telecommunications system developed by Bell Labs in the
1960s. The most commonly used types of T-carrier connection are T1
and T3 line. T1 lines, which typically carry data at 1.5Mbps
(although speeds of 2Mbps are possible), are commonly used by ISPS
to supply corporate bandwidth; 45Mbps T3 lines are also in
widespread use.
TCP / Transmission Control Protocol
TCP is a method used along with the Internet Protocol to send data
in the form of message units between computers over the Internet.
TCP/IP
Protocols which enable different networks to work together on the
Internet in such functions as file transfers, remote logins and
e-mail. It is useful to think of TCP/IP as a kind of electronic
removals outfit, which is used to ship data from one physical place
to another.
TDM / Time Division Multiplexing
TDM systems offer a synchronous transmission of data over a fixed
bandwidth channel. The most popular TDM transports are a T1
transport and a T3 transport. This transmission medium is ideal for
traffic requiring a CBR transport, such as voice.
Telnet
An emulation protocol which enables users to logon to a remote
system over a network
Thin Client
A stripped-down information appliance used to communicate with a
central information source, often used as a synonym for network
computer.
Thread
The trail of responses to a message posted in a newsgroup or other
electronic forum.
Thumbnail
A small version of a larger image.
TIFF / Tagged Image File Format
A graphics or image file format developed by Aldus Corporation. TIFF
is a standard image format for many graphics programs, and TIFF
files can be delivered on the Internet. TIFF files have the file
extension .tif or tiff.
TLA / Three Letter Acronym
A tribute to the use of acronyms in the computer field. (see
Acronym)
TLD / Top Level Domain
This term refers to the original seven possible rightmost component
of a fully-qulified domain name (FQDN): com, edu, gov, int, mil,
net, and org. All except int are administered by the InterNIC.
Token bus
A Medium Access Control (MAC) technique for a bus/tree
configuration. The stations are connected to the bus and a token is
passed on the bus. A station receiving the token may transmit data
and then pass the token on to the next station.
Token ring
A Medium Access Control (MAC) technique for rings. A token
circulates around the ring being sent from station to station. By
receiving the token, a station may transmit. Transmission consists
in inserting a packet on the ring, and appending the token to the
packet.
Transaction Fee
A transaction Fee is a charge for each credit card transaction,
collected by the merchant account provider or ISO. Transaction fees
usually fall between $0.20 and $1.00
TTP / Trusted Third Party
An organization entrusted with the keeping of cryptographic keys.
The apparent idea behind the appointment of trusted third parties (TTPS)
is that by holding a copy of someone's public key they can provide
independent confirmation of that person's identity to other parties
in an E-commerce deal.
Tunneling
A technique used to create private networks on the public systems of
the Internet.
Turnkey Application Turn-Key
Turnkey Application Turn-Key computer software which requires little
or no modification when inserted into a web site. In e-commerce,
many merchant account providers and ISOs offer turnkey applications
for processing credit card orders online.
Twisted Pair
The pair of copper wires that connect most people to the Internet.
Despite the invention of many newer and glitzier ways of
transmitting data between two points, copper wire remains the
cheapest and most convenient to use because it is installed in so
many homes as part of the ordinary telephone system.
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