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U S G ™
NIVERSAL UBSCRIBER ATEWAY
Home Page
Usually the first page users see when they visit a Web site (if they address the home page's URL). A well
constructed Web site will normally consist of a home page that provides a clear and concise overview of the
entire Web site, together with the tools for accessing other pages and topics quickly and efficiently. In this
case, the home page is the "portal" to the Web site. See also, Portal and URL.
Host
Any computer that provides services to other computers that are linked to it by a network. Generally, the
host is the more remote of the computers. For example, if a user in California accesses a computer in New
York, the computer in New York is considered the host.
HPR
(Home Page Redirection) The USG enables solution providers to redirect subscribers to a "portal" home
page of their choice. This allows the solution provider to generate online advertising revenues and increase
business exposure. See also, Home Page.
HTML
(HyperText Markup Language) The programming language used to create hypertext documents for use on
the Internet. See also, HTTP, Hypertext, and Internet.
HTTP
(HyperText Transfer Protocol) The standard method used for publishing hypertext documents in HTML
format on the Internet. See also, HTML, Hypertext and Internet.
Hypertext
Electronic documents that are structured to enable readers to go directly to the source of the information
they need by following directional links (unlike books which are generally read sequentially). Help files
and CD-ROM encyclopedias are examples of hypertext documents.
ICMP
(Internet Control Message Protocol) A standard Internet protocol that delivers error and control messages
from hosts to message requestors. An ICMP echo test can determine whether a target destination is
reachable. An ICMP echo test is also called a ping. See also, Ping.
IEEE
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Founded in 1884, the IEEE is an organization composed
of engineers, scientists, and students. The IEEE is best known for developing standards for the computer
and electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802 standards for Local Area Networks are widely
followed.
Internet
Originally developed by the U.S. Defense Department, the Internet is now a global collection of networks
that transfer information between each other using the Internet Protocol (IP). Additionally, the Internet
carries the hypertext system commonly known as the World Wide Web. See also, Hypertext and Internet
Protocol.
Internet Protocol
The global standard used to regulate data transmissions between computers and the Internet. Data is broken
up into packets which are then sent over the network. By using IP addressing, Internet Protocol ensures that
the data reaches its destination, even though different packets may pass through different networks to get to
the same location. See also, Internet and IP Address.
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