IP Number - Short for Internet Protocol Number. This is a unique number consisting of 4 numbers, each between 0 and 255, separated by periods (e.g. 201.0.57.254). Every computer that is connected to the Internet has a unique IP number to identify it. The IP number is also called a "IP address" or "dotted quad". ISP - Abbreviation for "Internet Service Provider". An ISP is an institution that provides access to the Internet. For example, Time Warner offers Roadrunner, or you may have Earthlink, AOL, ExecPC, CoreComm, etc. There are thousands of ISP's in the US who provide local and nationwide service.
Java - A network-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. It was specifically designed for writing scripts, or programs, that can be safely downloaded to any type of computer through the Internet and immediately run without the fear of viruses or other damage to your computer. By making use of small Java programs (called "Applets"), web pages can include functions such as calculators, animations, and interactive games.
JavaScript - A programming language for use in web pages that allows the use of dynamic content. In spite of the similarity in name to Java, it is not closely related to Java.
Kbps - Abbreviation for "Kilobits per second", which is 1000 bits per second. It is a measure of bandwidth.
Kilobyte (KB) - 1024 bytes (1024 is 2^10), but sometimes used to refer to 1000 bytes.
Mbps - Abbreviation for "Millions of Bits Per Second", or "MegaBits Per Second". It is a measure of bandwidth.
Megabyte (MB) - 1024 kilobytes (KB). 1024 is 2^20 bytes, which is 1,048,576 bytes. A megabyte usually refers to 1,000,000 bytes when used to describe disk storage capacity and transmission rates.
Message Board - A script on a web site with a submission form that allows visitors to post messages on your web site for others to read. These messages are usually sorted within discussion categories, or topics, chosen by the host, or possibly the visitor. A message board is also called a "web board" or a "forum".
MP3 - Short for Mpeg Layer 3. MP3 is an audio compression standard for encoding music. MP3 files have a file extension ".mp3".
MX record (eMail eXchanger) - An MX record is an entry in your DNS table (zone file) that controls where email is sent for the domain name.
MySQL - An Open Source Software relational database management system which uses a subset of ANSI SQL (Structured Query Language). For more information, see mysql.com.
Name Server (Nameserver) - A program or computer that translates names from one form into another. For example, a DNS or "Domain Name Server" (also called a "host server") performs the mapping of domain names to IP numbers.
