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2. Internet messaging platform - Wikipedia

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   An Internet messaging platform is any system on the Internet that exchanges messages for the purpose of human communications. Messaging platforms are considered one of few key Internet infrastructure elements. What used to be only referred to as email and IM has evolved into a complex multi-media email, instant messaging, and related fixed and ...

3. Text messaging - Wikipedia

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   The word "lol" sent via iMessage. Text messaging, or texting, is the act of composing and sending electronic messages, typically consisting of alphabetic and numeric characters, between two or more users of mobile devices, desktops / laptops, or another type of compatible computer. Text messages may be sent over a cellular network or may also ...

4. Fault-tolerant messaging - Wikipedia

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   Fault-tolerant messaging. Fault Tolerant Messaging in the context of computer systems and networks, refers to a design approach and set of techniques aimed at ensuring reliable and continuous communication between components or nodes even in the presence of errors or failures. This concept is especially critical in distributed systems, where ...

5. Wireless - Wikipedia

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   Characteristics. Techniques. v. t. e. Wireless communication (or just wireless, when the context allows) is the transfer of information ( telecommunication) between two or more points without the use of an electrical conductor, optical fiber or other continuous guided medium for the transfer. The most common wireless technologies use radio waves.

6. Wi-Fi - Wikipedia

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   Antennas. Wi-Fi ( / ˈwaɪfaɪ /) [1] [a] is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves. These are the most widely used computer networks, used globally in ...

7. AT&T Computer Systems - Wikipedia

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   AT&T Computer Systems is the generic name for American Telephone & Telegraph 's unsuccessful attempt to compete in the computer business. In return for divesting the local Bell Operating Companies ( Baby Bells ), AT&T was allowed to have an unregulated division to sell computer hardware and software. The company made the 3B series computers .