The Q&A Message Board is like an electronic bulletin board where anyone on the World Wide Web can "post" messages. Here you can ask questions, make or respond to comments, and even suggest Internet resources you think other Web surfers would find interesting or helpful.

A Key Pal is like a pen pal but instead uses a keyboard instead of a pen usually because they are writing letters in the form of e-mail rather than on paper and regular or snail mail. A remote computer is simply a computer which is in another location from where ever you are.

What is a "key pal" and what is a "remote computer."

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Trojan Horse is a type of computer virus which comes disguised as a program. People download this program usually from the Internet because they think that the program is of some use, but once they start it up it could perhaps erase your hard drive or just wreak havoc all over your system. Recently there has been a discovery of a Trojan Horse type virus which comes in the form of a file called AOL4FREE.COM this file should NOT be downloaded to your system by any means. The name comes from the Greek legend of a horse that looks benevolent but really hold trouble.

I have seen the word Trojan Horse used in reference to the internet - What does it mean?

I get an error message when netscape tries to run java.The error message says I have an error in my classpath. What is a classpath and how do I make changes to it?

Hello, Recently I've been seeing WTB on newsgroups. What's that acronym mean?

Hello, Recently I've been seeing WTB on newsgroups. What's that acronym mean?

A security or copy protection device for commercial computer programs. Programs can use a dongle query at the start of a program to determine if the registration is valid and terminate if it does not respond with the correct code.

Hi Sandra, I believe your message was answered a while ago and since we just updated this message board it might have gotten moved to the Q&A Archive which is going up in a few days. Anyhow this Cyber Language as you call it is indeed here to stay however it is constantly evolving making determinations as to whether email or e-mail and which is the correct usage , a difficult task. We try to understand the the way people use these terms and make a decision based largely on that. About 60% of all the terms in this dictionary are terms which not only should but will be incorporated at some point into the english language. The others are slang and jargon used by the cyber "in" crowd but we feel it is imporatnt to present all terms as they are being used on the Internet. If you want to discuss this issue further please drop me a private e-mail at the above address.

Hi everyone! I had a message up, but it looks like it was deleted. I'm looking for anyone who'd like to give me some feedback regarding cyberlanguage - smilies, acronyms, etc. Do you consider it jargon? slang? new words for the English language? Passing fad or permanent? Your thoughts?

I found many search engines, but the links don't work or the search engines wants hundreds of $'s to use the sources. How can I get my web page out if these search engines don't work? See my incrediable story at: http://www.efn.org/~scan. A story from Donora, Pa. & Eugene, Oregon. One Man Campaign On Awareness Of Child Abuse. Paul & Paula almost lost their lives from severe abuse. Older brother & sister not abuse. Paul's mission work, http://www.efn.org/~scan

I sent an e-mail to a friend using the new communicator. He received a message (NBSP), what does that mean?

I've seen the term "Dongle". What is it?? --Thanks

I should have found your HomePage/BBS a long time ago. It clears up a lot of questions I've had about "Net Lingo". It was listed as a "cool site" today by PC-World tip sheet. I had to go look rather than add it to pile of sites to be checked out!

You can just print right from Netscape Navigator's FILE - PRINT function, There is currently not one file you could download to have the dictionary locally though. We are compiling one for future use and are looking into a printed version to be available to sell at local bookstores. Sorry.

is it possible to download or print a full dictionary for our computer class to use as a reference in class? you seem to have a better listing than most we have seen and i would like to have for reference.

What does the acronym "IIRC" mean????? Thanks!

A good place to look up e-mail addresses is InfoSpace. Click here to go there now.

I would like to email a cousin of mine , she is on the net, but how would I find her email adrress? her name is Cheryl koontz,she lives in Casco,Me.

The message could come up for several reasons. The most common reason other than that the file is indeed an empty file containing no information, is probably that the HTML file you are trying to access is being written to at that exact moment or the server was being asked to produce the file for you, so the server sends what ever it has written thus far.

Can someone remind me what this frequently seen error message means?It seems to be presenting itself more often lately and I don't recall if I can do anything about it. Thanks!

Here is my address, I don't think I left it with my posted message.

my provider had to come to my house, Because I could not get my mail,, I could send but I could not recieve my mail, well, he told me that I had made a mistake and drug the scroll bar and hid it,he found it so fast, I don't know how he found it. its the bar that has the arrows on it. I am just learning..

Is "Radius" protocol the same as RAS? I know about RAS but Radius is new to me.

looking for a tape or record of HOA singing 'THAT HAPPY FEELING' also his theme song "HELLO AGAIN" or any other songs he might have sung?

looking for a tape or record of HOA singing " that happy

Branding is a term which now that you mention it I will be adding to the dictionary. In the meantime, basically what it refers to is a company's logo or name and slogan which appears on a Web page. Branding the Web pages simply means putting this logo in a consistent spot on the page usually the same size and color. This gives the user the sense they are using a product.

Net Lingo has a page devoted to smileys. You can get there from here by clicking on this.

Most programs you use on your computer have files which have these little extra tags known as extensions. If you are trying to run a program which you downloaded and are getting this error message you might not be opeining or running the program correctly. E-mail me some more specific information about the program you downloaded and what exactly you did before you got that error message and then I could help you further.

What does branding mean in relation to a Web page? It's got something to do with the banner at the top of the page, but beyond that I don't know. Thanks in advance!

Can somebody tell me where I can get a list of all or some of the funny faces used in e.mail eg- :=) %-> . You know the ones. Also a list of acronyms please. I am very new to all this.Been on line 2 weeks so only at the learning stage but getting there .Look forward to any replies Resent this message with my correct e.mail address so ignore the other one below.Daft hey!.

Can somebody tell me where I can get a list of all or some of the funny faces used in e.mail eg- :=) %-> . You know the ones. Also a list of acronyms please. I am very new to all this.Been on line 2 weeks so only at the learning stage but getting there .Look forward to any replies

every time i try to download some thing like a game and try to open it on windows95 it says that the program needs extension SET i have no idea what this means and how to fix it i would appeciate any help you could give me thank you

There are a few reasons that could cause a crash of Netscape. You will need to elaborate a little bit more on what kind of system you have and how much RAM you have. Send me an e-mail directly to figure this one out.

Hi Justin, The program you are using is indeed using the technology PING to access a server for you to play the game Quake. Check out the updated definition of PING and see if that helps.

My netscape nav. seems to have bombed out. I can boot it but when I click on anything the whole thing locks up and I have to shut down and restart to get back to desktop. Old guy new to all this,only been on line for 5 days. please HELP. Don't know how I even managed to get here without locking up. please answer in message form on this page. I'll wait here for help . Thank you.......

Is there another meaning to "ping" other than the one provided by the netlingo dictionary? I'm using a program, QuakeSpy, which uses this term. It will describe a site having a certain number of pings etc. etc. To me, this doesn't seem to match the netlingo definition.

Is their a special cool type language used on the internet like cd speak.

Is their a special cool type language used on the internet like cd speak.

The definition is in the dictionary. Click here to see it.

I imagine what you want to do is release your browser cache from holding on to pages you have visited on the Web. With MIE you can do this by going VIEW-OPTIONS-NAVIGATION there is an option there to CLEAR HISTORY which would be the same as in Netscape Navigator under NETWORK PREFERENCES - CLEAR MEMORY CACHE. This would in essence delete any temporary Internet HTML or graphic files which your browser was holding on to for you.

does anyone know how or where to get a list of any or all of the little side faces that i've seen on chat lines? (Example-- 8-) or ; > ) any suggestions would be appreciated!

Is there a website where I could find a list of user groups or list serves that I could sign up for?

WHAT'S A BROWSER?

Some friends of mine are getting X-rated e-mail. They are both with AOL. How has their address gotten out, and how can they stop it?

Hi all, I heard once that one could go into the Microsoft Browser for WIN 95, and safely delete some files that have a nasty habit of building up and taking space. I would appreaciate it if someone could tell me where some of these files may be, AND, if the text listing in the directory titled TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES might be one of them. Much Thanx for any constructive and knowledgable assistance!

Congratulations! You have found NetLingo! 1. Look up the word: Yecch! 2. Go to the site listed 3. Go to the "Prayers Heavenbound" site for a new use of technology! (Rio Salado College: www.rio.maricopa.edu )

If you have a soundcard in your computer like a SoundBlaster or something like it, there's an output called "line out" which you can with a 1/8" to stereo RCA plug cable connect to your stereo system.

Is it possible to hookup a PC to your stereo or home theater system to achieve better sound?

What is the name of the small browser that loads when you click on the Net Lingo Pocket Dictionary? Something floating, or floater??

Thanks for the suggestion Madhu, MMX has been added to Net Lingo.

"MMX" technology as coined by Intel Pentium Chips

perhaps it's just another way of saying "artist" with a slightly snooty emphasis. I have not heard of it otherwise. I'll check it out a little more for you.

I'm looking for the definition of "artice" and I can't find it in any dictionary. This word is used on the Internet and shows up on the search engines but without definition. Help!

As far as I have ever known, the plural is MICE, sorry Mike looks like it's crow for you.

We have this standing disagreement in our office concerning the correct pronunciation of the plural form of a computer mouse. I say that the plural term is MOUSES. Others say it is MICE. What is your humble opinion? I know this is probably a miniscule subject in relation to other topics you would probably prefer to discuss, but if I am right, it bugs the @#%#$ out of me to hear it mis-pronounced! If I am wrong, I need to develop a taste for crow. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

browser that does not enable advanced site viewing

Well there seems to be unpredictable results with Javascript and some systems. You may of had to clear your cache or restart Netscape all together. Have you seen the Net Lingo FAQ?

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I activated the pocket dictionary and could only get one screen of names there was no scroll bar available or any other way to acess other terms. also how do I download the dictionary to look up terms without getting on line?

In response to Matthias' message below about where to find sites on the Web which discuss the Internet's influence on the English language -- you've found it babe! This is Net Lingo - The Internet Lanugage Dictionary and we put this thing together because there are no other sites which house this info. We are the semantics storehouse of cyberspace. So, once you get your thesis done, please pass the findings our way and help contribute to "netlingo literacy" on the Web. Thanks, the Net Lingo Mistress.

Dear Scott, There are several style guides online but they primarily deal with print. Perhaps Copy Editor or The Slot has a section covering Web style. Wired Style:Principles of English Usage in the Digital Age is probably your best bet, although I personally recommend just spending time online, reading through several e-zines and homepages to see what the Web voice and attitude is. Good Luck!

Dear LadyWhyp, You need IRC/e-mail shorthand acronyms, huh? That's easy! Just go to Net Lingo and look up e-mail shorthand and click on the "More" button and you'll get a dandy table that shows it all! Since you say you're going crazy over this, I'll make it real easy, just click here. Cheers.

Where can I find a list of the irc acronyms, such as: gtma lol afk I would appreciate any help you can give me. I have searched the WEb till I feel like I am going blind and crazy. Thanking you in advance

Has anyone come across a web writing style guide? I'm trying to come up with information for how to change your writing style for the web and having no luck. Thanks for any help!

Hi, I am currently working on a thesis on the language used in e-mails, newsgroups etc. Are there any particular sites on the Internet's influence on the English language? I'd be grateful for any help!

I'VE TRIED TO LOAD (VIEW) THIS FILE/SITE BUT EVERY TIME IT FREEZES ON ME BEFORE ALL FILES ARE TRANSFERED. IS THERE ANY OTHER PLACE I CAN GET THIS INFORMATION. I WOULD ENJOY THE NET SO MUCH MORE IF ONLY I KNEW WHAT THE HECK EVERYONE IS SAYING, I THINK!!!

Great to hear from you! Thanks for the comments. The use of the word "posting" however is indeed correct since this message board merely posts comments that people make and there is no e-mail sent.
take care my friend,
Erin

Hi Elly, There is always some kind of problem with AOL unfortunatley. Are you using AOL 3.0? The Pocket Dictionary uses Javascript which is not supported by the earlier versions of AOL which is still pretty commonly used and you probably need a healthy amount of RAM as well. Luckily you still can access the dictionary using the browse menu or look up menu.
Vincent
ps. FYI using all upper case letters as you did on your posting means that you are shouting.

Absolutely great desing and, even more important, some sense of what they hell this is. Many home pages are so introspective that one feels the desinger/owner is contemplating his or her navel or telling the story of a great restaurant in Sheboygan Wisconsin. Erin, if you remember, when we sat together, I said the one thing i learned about this or any other communicatons medium is to start with the concept that the reader has "NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE" of what one is conveying. And that truly applies to the Web. I just downloaded NSNBC Offline, and it was put ont he Web by the combined Miscrosoft and NBC internet operations. And it doe s not tell you how it really works or, if it does not seem to work. offline to get all the news, what to do. And that is MS and NBC. Also remember that 40% of the people on the Web are still using 3.1! As far as Morro Bay and Pacific Heights, believe me, that is the best of all possible worlds. We lived in London, about tow blocks from where Dom and Ellen live and we know the area well. What you have can't be beat, anywhere. Question? Why "post comments" when every one else uses "send" "Post" is a lovely word, but seldom used in the US, from my experience, other than as "Post-it" notes, but then that does not connote mailing, whic is, I belive, your intent. Much love from both of us. And you can always stat with us when and if you come to NY.

I'VE TRIED TO LOAD (VIEW) THIS FILE/SITE BUT EVERY TIME IT FREEZES ON ME BEFORE ALL FILES ARE TRANSFERED. IS THERE ANY OTHER PLACE I CAN GET THIS INFORMATION. I WOULD ENJOY THE NET SO MUCH MORE IF ONLY I KNEW WHAT THE HECK EVERYONE IS SAYING, I THINK!!!

I saw a guy on TV talking about a book that listed lots of anachronyms such as lol/rofl/ that people use in email communication. Did not get title, believe it was written by a man. Do you know of it?

This type of secondary cache is an advanced type of SRAM installed on the motherboard to boost computer performance. Pipeline burst SRAM is commonplace now in motherboard market, where it replaced the older Sync Burst cache, which works less efficiently with fast processors.

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