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Image Map
A graphic used for multiple navigation on a Web page. Image maps
contain HTML code that turn specific areas of graphics into links.
Impressions
The actual number of people who've seen a specific Web page.
Impressions are much more accurate than hits when discerning how
much traffic your Web page actually receives. Impressions are
sometimes called "page views."
Internet
The vast collection of interconnected networks that use TCP/IP
protocols.
InterNIC
The InterNIC is a concept for an integrated network information center that was developed by several companies, including Network Solutions, in cooperation with the U.S. Government. Under a recent agreement with the U.S. Government, Network Solutions is transitioning from the use of the word "InterNIC" in connection with its products and services
Intranet
A private network inside a company or organization that uses the same
kinds of software that you would find on the public Internet, but only
for internal use.
IP Number (IP Address)
The unique 4-part number assigned to each and every computer linked to
the Internet (e.g., 206.141.202.111). When you connect to the Internet,
your ISP assigns you an IP number for the duration of your connection.
DNS converts domain names into IP addresses.
IRC
Internet Relay Chat: A method of real time communication, powered by
a network of servers.
IRIX
The first commercially available, mainstream UNIX operating system to support symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) capabilities. IRIX was also the first UNIX operating systems to support complete 64-bit and 32-bit environment, the first to support advanced ccNUMA scalable features and the first to support advanced realtime and graphics features.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network: Technology that allows data to be
moved over phone lines at speeds of up to 64,000 BPS per channel.
ISP
Internet Service Provider: A company that provides access to the
Internet.
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