Domain name system

Domain name system

How computer networks locate Internet domain names and translate them into IP addresses. The domain name is the actual name for an IP address or range of IP addresses. E.g. MarketingSherpa.com. See reverse DNS.

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Telecommunications; General telecom

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Software; Globalization software service

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Software; Operating systems

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Electrical equipment; Electricity

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attachment

Software; Email

A file which is sent with an email.

.sig file

Software; Email

An electronic 'signature' automatically added at the end of an email message, often containing the name, title, and contact details of the sender.

above the fold

Online services; Email

The part of an e-mail or Web page that is visible without scrolling. It is generally a more desirable placement because of its visibility.

vendor

Software; Online services; Email; Internet

Any company that provides a service. See email vendors.

verification

Software; Online services; Email; Internet

A program that determines an email came from the sender listed in the return path or Internet headers; designed to stop email from forged senders.

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Software; Online services; Email; Internet

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