Computer science communication and internet technologies

Push protocol

protocol used when sending emails in which the client opens the connection to the server and keeps the connection active all the time, then uploads new emails to the server

host-to-host

a protocol used by tcp when communicating between two devices

tracker

Central server that stores details of all other computers in the swarm

Swarm

connected peers that share a torrent/tracker

protocol

A set or rules governing communication across a network. The rules are agreed by both sender and recipient

IMAP

Internet message access protocol

lurker

Client that downloads files but does not supply any new content to the community

Circuit switching

Method of transmission in which a dedicated circuit lasts throughout the duration of the communication

Header

part of data packet containing key data such as destination IP adress, sequence number and so on.

Routing Table

A Data table that contains the information necessary to forward a package along the shortest or best route to allow it t reach its destination