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INTERNET TYPES: Cable

Cable:

This is a form of broadband Internet access that uses cable television infrastructure to transmit data digitally.

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SHIELDED CABLE: Terms to Know

Shielded Cable:

This refers to a network cable that is wrapped in a protective sheath to help guard the cable wires against electromagnetic leakage and interference.

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ISP: Terms to Know

ISP:

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. Your ISP is the company that provides your access to the Internet.

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BROADBAND: Terms to Know

Broadband:

This is basically a “catch-all” term for high-speed Internet.

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LATENCY: Terms to Know

Latency:

This word is used when talking about the number of milliseconds it takes for data to travel from one location to another across a network.

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EMI: Terms to Know

EMI:

EMI stands for Electromagetic Interference and is caused by electromagnetic radiation or electromagnetic induction that is emitted by an outside source. This disruption affects the electrical circuit by obstructing and thus limiting the effectiveness of the circuit’s performance.

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BANDWIDTH: Terms to Know

Bandwidth:

This term refers to the amount of data that can be transferred between two points on a network in a given period of time; it is sometimes referred to as throughput.

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Boone County Fire Protection District: A Helping Hand.

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In the early 60’s, just west of Columbia, there was a fire that claimed the house and life of an old woman. At the time, there was no official fire protection outside the city of Columbia, People were taking notice, and people wanted to help.

The Start of It All

It was a group of CB radio enthusiasts who endured the agony of the situation, unable to provide qualified help, and became determined to offer fire and rescue protection to the citizens outside the city limits. Pat Barnes, one of the founders of the Boone County Fire Protection District, was one of these CB enthusiasts. He gathered others and together they formed the Central Missouri Radio Squad, which later became the Boone County Volunteer Fire Department. In 1970, by a citizens’ vote, the Boone County Fire Protection District was officially formed.

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SPAMBOT, Day Two: Internet Dictionary Word of the Day

Remember this from Yesterday?

Spambot:

A robot used to collect e-mail addresses for the future use of spamming. Spambots are also capable of automatically posting spam to BBS’ and guestbooks.

Helpful Tip:

One way to receive less spam is to not post your e-mail address on a Web site, but instead spell it out like this: info-at-netlingo-dot-com, that way the spambot can’t pick up the usual @ and .com formula.

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SPAMBOT: Internet Dictionary Word of the Day

Remember this from the other day?

Spambot:

A robot used to collect e-mail addresses for the future use of spamming. Spambots are also capable of automatically posting spam to BBS’ and guestbooks.

Helpful Tip:

One way to receive less spam is to not post your e-mail address on a Web site, but instead spell it out like this: info-at-netlingo-dot-com, that way the spambot can’t pick up the usual @ and .com formula.

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