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  • Webcast

    Also see push technology, another usage. 

  • line information database (LIDB)

    A line information database (LIDB) is a database maintained by the local telephone company that contains subscriber information, such as a service profile, name and address, and credit card validation information. 

  • frame

    See frames for the use of multiple Web pages on a single display screen. 

  • mutex (mutual exclusion object)

    In computer programming, a mutex (mutual exclusion object) is a program object that is created so that multiple program thread can take turns sharing the same resource, such as access to a file. 

  • demarc (demarcation point)

    A demarc (an abbreviation for demarcation point) marks the point where communications facilities owned by one organization interface with that of another organization. 

  • kHz (kilohertz)

    The kilohertz, abbreviated kHz or KHz*, is a unit of alternating current (AC) or electromagnetic (EM) wave frequency equal to one thousand hertz (1,000 Hz). 

  • mil

    mil is one of the top-level domain names that can be used when choosing a domain name. 

  • Unshielded Twisted Pair

    This definition closely duplicates the definition for twisted pair. 

  • burst

    Burst is a term used in a number of information technology contexts to mean a specific amount of data sent or received in one intermittent operation. 

  • slamming

    Slamming is the practice by some U.S. long-distance phone carriers of switching users to their service without the user's knowledge or authorization.