Internet Glossary Terms

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Unix

Pronounced 'you-nix' A multi-user, multitasking, portable operating system originally developed by AT&T.  UNIX is available on a huge range of computational hardware, from a PC to a Cray, and is also available in other, related forms.  For example, AIX runs on IBM workstations; A/UX ... read more

URL

Abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator, pronounced ""earl.""  A method of accessing Internet resources. URLs contain information about both the access method to use and also about the resource itself, and are used by Web browsers to connect you directly to a specific docum ... read more

User group

A voluntary group of users of a specific computer or software package, who meet to share tips and listen to industry experts.  Some PC user groups hold large, well-attended monthly meetings, run their own bulletin boards, and publish newsletters of exceptional quality.  read more

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