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Server
A computer especially designed to provide software and other resources to other computers over a network. Submitted by: Olivia Source: Tomorrow's Technology and You

Spam
A secondary name for junk mail; named for the Monty Python sketch that features it as an annoying and overbearing song Submitted by: Sam Source: Tomorrow's Technology and You

SSL: Secure Sockets Layer encrypts the segments of network connections //submitted by: Fiona// source: Wikipedia

SMTP
simple mail tranfer protocol is an internet standard for e-mail across IP networks //Submitted by : Kristin// source: Wikipedia

SNMP
simple network management protocol is used in network management systems to monitor devices attached to the network for issues that need adminsitrative attention //submitted by: Kristin// Source: Wikipedia

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Switch
Hardware that decides how to route internet transmissions. Switches are similar to software routers, but faster and less flexible. Submitted by:Olivia Source: Tomorrow's Technology and You

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TCP
Abbreviation for Transmission Control Protocol. The TCP's job is to assemble sent messages or files into smaller packets when sending, and to turn packets into readable messages or files when receiving. //submitted by: Jackie (10-1)// source: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/T/TCP.html

Software and hardware that allows them to serve as speakerphones, answering machines, and complete voice maid systems. Submitted by: Joshua Source: Technology and you pg. 285
 * Telephony**

TELNET (Teletype network)
A protocol that provides specifications to imitate a remote computer terminal so that one can access a distant computer and function online using an interface that appears to be part of the user's local system. //submitted by:// //Montserrat// source: Merriam Webster. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TELNET

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A program which performs useful tasks while doing secret destructive acts. //Submitted by; sarah// source; Tomorrow's Technology and You
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Trojan
Malware that appears to be good but in reality isn't and allows hackers to save their files on your computer since they are able to view and control your computer through this malware. //submitted by: Montserrat// source: Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_(computing) =U=

URL
Abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locater. URLs are the 'global addresses' for all resources and websites on the worldwide web. //submitted by: Jackie (10-1)// source: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/U/URL.html