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List Server |
An automated mailing list distribution system. List servers maintain a list of email addresses to be used for mass emailing. Subscribing and unsubscribing to the list is accomplished by sending a properly formatted email message to the list server. |
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Extra cost ($ or %) that you pay for a premium position such as Outside Back Cover, Inside Front Cover etc. |
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Local Area Network |
A computer network covering a small geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings e.g. a school. The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to Wide Area Networks (WANs),include their much higher data transfer rates, smaller geographic range, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines. |
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