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Institute of
A non-profit group involved in the development of technology and standards in the
Electrical and
areas of computer engineering and consumer electronics.
Electronics
Engineers (IEEE)
interactive
A term used to describe a program, such as a computer game, that immediately reacts
to commands.
interface
See graphical user interface.
International
non-governmental organization established to promote the development of standards
Organization for
in the areas of intellectual, scientific, technical, and economic activity.
Standardization
(ISO)
International
An agency of the United Nations responsible for the regulation, standardization,
Telecommunica
coordination, and development of international telecommunications standards.
tion Union (ITU)
Internet
The largest decentralized computer network in the world. Every computer or network
that is linked to the Internet uses TCP/IP. See network, TCP/IP.
internet
Two or more networks connected together.
Internet
See Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Explorer
Internet
A keyboard equipped with special buttons programmed to access the Internet, a
keyboard
favorite program, or perform other frequently used tasks with a touch of a button.
Internet service
A business organization that provides Internet access through dial-up networking or
provider (ISP)
dedicated line access. See dial-up networking, dedicated line.
intranet
An information site usually implemented by businesses, schools, or other large
institutions designed to provide information to members of the organization. An
intranet can be thought of as a smaller, private version of the World Wide Web. See
extranet.
ISO
See International Organization for Standardization.
ISP
See Internet service provider.
ITU
See International Telecommunication Union.
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