Glossary

A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P R S T U V W X

WAN

WAN or Wide Area Network is a large communication network that services a geographic area larger than a local area network.

Web Based Email

Web Based Email is used when logging into an email interface online with a username and password to check and compose email messages.

Web Feed

A Web Feed allows users to subscribe to sites that update or add new content routinely.

Weblog

A Weblog is an online journal of thoughts on a specific topic, usually displayed in reverse chronological order.

Windows NT/2000

Windows NT/2000 are graphic-based, multitasking operating systems developed by Microsoft in recent years. Both can act as a standalone Operating System for computers and works stations or can serve as an operating system for a website or network.

WHOIS

WHOIS is a central database which tracks domains and IP registrations and lists the owner contact email, phone number and address.