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Page Views
See impressions.
Parked Page
A web page that is dislayed when a domain is "parked." That is, the owner of the web page does not have a web page to display.
Password
A series of characters that enables someone to access a file, computer
or program. Your Control Panel is password protected to prevent unauthorized
users from changing your information. The password should be a combination
of characters that would be difficult to guess.
Perl
Practical Extraction and Report Language. This programming language was
designed mainly for processing text. It is one of the most popular languages
used for writing CGI Scripts.
PGP
Pretty Good Privacy -- a high-security encryption program for sending encrypted emails.
Pico
A simple UNIX text editor that can be run from a shell. Also see: Shell.
PID
Process ID -- a number used by a system to identify and distinguish between processes.
Pixel
A unit of measurement for graphics or monitor resolution. A pixel is one
dot on a computer screen. Most computer monitors are set to a
resolution of 800 x 600, meaning 800 pixels wide by 600 pixels high.
Plug-ins
Software programs that enhance other programs or applications on your
computer. There are plug-ins for Internet browsers, graphics programs,
and other applications.
POP
Post Office Protocol - or - Point Of Presence:
Post Office Protocol is a method of retrieving email from a
server.
Point Of Presence is a telephone number that provides dial-up
Internet access. ISPs usually provide several POPs so users can
gain Internet access with local phone calls.
Port
A connection point for different protocols to communicate on different machines.
Post Message
To send a message to a newsgroup or other type of message board.
PPP
Point to Point Protocol: The protocol that allows a computer to use a
telephone line and a modem to make TCP/IP connections, connecting
users to the Internet.
Process
A single instance of a program running on a system.
Propagation
The process of updating a domain across the world's Internet servers. Propagation can take between three to five days.
Protocol
A standard for the exchange of information. There are several different
types of protocols (e.g., FTP, TCP/IP) used by various computers and
software.