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1. Default Error Pages

   Web: Default Error Pages are generic pages that pop up advising the user that a url that has been called to view is not available/inaccessible etc. A “custom error page” is a feature of most Web server software that allows users to replace default error messages with ones they create. The default error messages tend to be fairly generic, and not particularly user-friendly, so making custom messages for your site is sometimes recommended.

2. DLE

   is a technology for bringing high-bandwidth information to homes and small businesses over ordinary copper telephone lines. xDSL refers to different variations of DSL, such as ADSL, HDSL, and RADSL.

3. DNS

   A general-purpose distributed, replicated, data query service chiefly used on Internet for translating hostnames into Internet addresses.

4. DSL

   Broadband service

5. DSLAM

   A digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) delivers exceptionally high-speed data transmission over existing copper telephone lines. A DSLAM separates the voice-frequency signals from the high-speed data traffic and controls and routes digital subscriber line (xDSL) traffic between the subscriber's end-user equipment (router, modem, or network interface card [NIC]) and the network service provider's network.

6. Ethernet

   One of the most common local area network (LAN) wiring schemes, Ethernet has a transmission rate of 10 megabits per second; a newer standard called Fast Ethernet will carry 100 megabits per second. A local area network used to connect computers, printers, workstations, and other devices within the same building. Ethernet operates over twisted wire and coaxial cable.

7. GSM

   The European standard for digital cellular service that includes enhanced features

8. HDSL

   The earliest variation of DSL. It is used for wideband digital transmission within a business and between the telephone company and a customer. HDSL is symmetrical meaning an equal amount of bandwidth is available in both directions.

9. Hot Desking

   Hot desking refers to the temporary physical occupation of a workstation or surface by a particular employee. This work surface could be an actual desk or just a terminal link. In any event the concept of the hot desk is that the employer furnishes a permanent work surface, which is available to any worker as and when needed. There is no personal domain pertaining to a particular worker and physical facilities are employed as and when needed.

10. HTML

    is the authoring software language used on the Internet's World Wide Web. HTML is used for creating World Wide Web pages.

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