Archive for February, 2008
A Bookmark Portal is an application service provider (ASP) web site that provides users to save links to internet web pages so that they could easily be retrieved anytime they’re online. If you have a bookmark portal, you could log-in to the ASP’s web site and access your bookmars and you don’t have to transfer bookmarks from browser to another or computer to another. A lot of bookmark sites allows users to create a personal web portal where they can manage multiple e-mail accounts and calendars, share bookmarks and files and synchronize personal digital assistant (PDA) devices remotely.
February 27 2008 | Application | No Comments »
It’s not any mainstream music group, in case you are wondering (although it does sound like it). B2G stands for business-to-government, which is a concept of several business and government agencies having to use a central Web site for easy information dissemination and sharing. For example, a particular B2G site can actually could provide a one-stop “shop” where businesses can locate and download forms such as applications and taxes in various government levels.
February 25 2008 | Definition | No Comments »
And now internet applications are better and new improved� in fact it�s now richer! Haha, bad joke, I know.
For all the Internet newbies out there, rich Internet application (reduced to a less mouthful RIA) is Web application that has the same functions and features as your usual desktop applications. RIA runs inside a Web browser without having to install particular software programs to work. Some RIAs are browser specific though so it is often normal to encounter these applications not to work in some Net browsers.
The RIA�s difference from other Web-based applications is that of its intermediating client engine between user and application server. When RIA is launched, its client server engine also downloads. The engine then can also act as a browser extension so it can deal with the user interface and server communications.
February 20 2008 | Definition | No Comments »
I’m sure everyone is already familiar with this. It’s everywhere and it is actually something that I abhor! Ask my friends and they’ll tell you, I’m one of the few who does not contract his messages. Anyway, chat or text abbreviations are commonly used in e-mail, online chatting, online discussion forum postings, instant messaging, and in text messaging.
Here are few examples:
BTA But then again…
BTW By the way
DOS Dozing off soon
EWG evil wicked grin
LOL laughing out loud
February 15 2008 | Definition | No Comments »
The Blogosphere is a virtual area where interactive journalism between blog (online journals) writers, traditional journalists and readers are maintained. This allows news to be developed by those with interest and expertise on a specific topic. Also, the blog format allows readers to add more information and corrections. The Blogosphere is comparable to an ecosystem where one member interacts with the whole or a coffee house where people share stories and news. The blogosphere has been a great innovation to internet technology and we could expect great improvements in internet communication in the future.
February 12 2008 | Community | No Comments »
Nope, the term above is not a 3-letter variation of the 4-letter word one usually hears on an Eminem track (not to diss Eminem, I love the guy!). FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions. It�s basically a portion or a page in most websites that handles and answers questions that are frequently asked by users of the site (hence, the name). Most of the questions are regarding rules of the site, or maybe troubleshooting guides, or it can be a substitute to an About page or something like that.
Some FAQ pages are short, while there are other FAQ pages that are too long that some website owners opt to create a downloadable text document instead.
February 10 2008 | Definition | No Comments »
Spam is spam. And I’m not talking about those wonderful breakfast treats. They’re basically junk e-mail that come companies send to advertise a particular product or service. There are even those that scam people about receiving secret inheritance, etc. Spamming is considered an abuse of electronic messaging systems since it is used to arbitrarily send unwelcome bulk messages. Some are funny but most of them are annoying especially when they start littering your Inboxes.
Many Web mail hosts have spam or junk mail filters but not all junk mails are screened so be extra vigilant about it. If you an unfamiliar sender or if the subject is obviously lewd or fishy, then go ahead and delete it.
For a funny look at spam, click My Pet Spam .
February 05 2008 | Definition and E-mail | No Comments »