Internet Glossary
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K
Abbreviation for kilo-, used to denote a multiplier of a thousand. So a 28.8k modem receives data at 28,800 bits per second, and the Motorola 68000 chip found in older Apple computers is sometimes referred to as the 68k.
Kbps
Thousands of BITS, or kilobits, per second (see MBPS).
Kilobyte
A thousand bytes, Actually, 1024 (210) bytes
Kermit
Protocol for transferring files over the modem connection. It's very slow
Kernel
The essential part of UNIX or other operating systems, responsible for resource allocation
Key
A string of data used to decode an encrypted message. The length of the key, usually quoted in BITS, determines how secure the message is. (See ENCRYPTION).
Key Escrow
A scheme whereby anyone using public key cryptography must deposit a copy of their key with a designated agency or Trusted Third Party.
Keyword
An index entry in a Database that identifies a document or record
Killer App
A piece of software that creates the market for a promising technology
Knowbot
A knowbot is a program that automatically searches Internet sites and gathers information from them according to user-specified criteria. (See AGENT)
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