Internet communication

Internet communication

All the ways used by people to communicate with each other over the Internet, including e-mail, instant messaging (IM), feedback on blogs, contact forms on Web sites, industry forums, chat rooms and social networking sites.

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Camper

Internet; Internet communication

A term used in multiplayer console, PC, and Internet gaming that refers to a player who directs his or her game character to stay in roughly the same spot for the duration of the game.

Canned software

Internet; Internet communication

Off-the-shelf software available in stores, as opposed to custom software created for a specific company or individual.

Calligraphic fonts

Internet; Internet communication

Fonts that simulate the flowery calligraphy. Sometimes called script fonts.

Cartridge

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A self-contained device, usually in a protective plastic shell.

Cabinet file (CAB file)

Internet; Internet communication

A Microsoft archive format used for distributing Microsoft software. Distinguishable by its .CAB file extension, a CAB file contains one or more compressed files in a single file. Large files ...

Cable modem termination system (CMTS)

Internet; Internet communication

The area of a cable station where the satellite dishes and antennae that receive the video programming for the cable network are located. It also houses the routers that connect the feeder lines from ...

Bring your own compute (BYOC)

Internet; Internet communication

BYOC stands for bring your own computer. BYOC is a common phrase used by gamers when hosting a LAN (local-area network) party.. Because each player needs his own computer, guests are asked to bring ...