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From: Accelente Support
Services: Select Category
Date: 17 Feb 2002
Time: 10:55:16
Remote Name: 66.156.3.130
Here is a short glossary: Question
Are you confused with all these technical terms? Here is a brief glossary of terms you may need.
Answer If you are new to web hosting or the internet in general, here are a FEW of the terms you may want to learn.
ISP - (Internet Service Provider) provides connectivity to the Internet, usually via modem and dialup lines (AIT does not do this directly. We recommend going directly to DigiVerge.net)
IPP - (Internet Presence Provider) provides presences on the Internet, usually provides web hosting and e-mail services (this is what AIT does).
WWW - (World Wide Web) refers to the vast web sites and such that span the Internet
POP - (Post Office Protocol) physical e-mail accounts you log into with a username and password to pick up any e-mail sent/forwarded to that account
Email Alias - aliasing allows you to have multiple e-mail addresses sent to a specific POP e-mail account (ie. pick up webmaster@yourdomain.com, sales@yourdomain.com, etc. from one POP account) rather than from several separate ones.
Email Forward - forwarding allows you to have e-mail forwarded from a specific address or POP account to another POP account (ie. have all e-mail sent to webmaster@yourdomain.com sent to your POP account provided by your ISP)
FTP - (File Transfer Protocol) this is how you will upload and download your web pages etc. to and from your computer to and from your virtual server
ASCII - used in FTP and the WWW, this is a type of file, usually any kind of file that you can read (like a text file) falls under this classification (HTML files should be ASCII files).
BINARY - used in FTP and the WWW, this is a type of file, usually any kind of file that is unreadable as text falls under this classification (graphic images, sound files, etc. should be BINARY files).
HTML - (Hyper-Text Markup Language) the name of the standard coding used to create web pages, most web pages are written/coded in HTML.
Domain - this is the convention used to access a web site (www.whatever.com , etc.) Domain names must be registered with the root name servers to be valid and usable on the internet. Registrations can be done at Name IT.
Non-domain - this is usually a sub-site on someone's domain (www.whatever.com/subsite). Non-domains do not have to be registered with InterNIC or any other domain name registrar.
Propogation - a period after a domain name is registered or transferred when the domain name is updated among all the nameservers found on the Internet around the world. This period usually lasts 3-7 days and may result in visitors not being able to visit the domain name until the period is over.
Apache - A public-domain Web server developed by a loosely-knit group of programmers. The first version of Apache, based on the NCSA httpd Web server, was developed in 1995. Because it was developed from existing NCSA code plus various patches, it was called a patchy server - hence the name Apache Server. As a result of its sophisticated features, excellent performance, and low price (it's free), Apache has became the world's most popular Web server. By some estimates, it is used to host more than 50% of all Web sites in the world. Core development of the Apache Web server is performed by a group of about 20 volunteer programmers, called the Apache Group. However, because the source code is freely available, anyone can adapt the server for specific needs, and there is a large public library of Apache add-ons. In many respects, development of Apache is similar to development of the Linux operating system. The original version of Apache was written for UNIX, but there are now versions that run under OS/2, Windows and other platforms.
ASP - A specification for a dynamically created Web page with a .ASP extension that contain either Visual Basic or Jscript code. When a browser requests an ASP page, the Web server generates a page with HTML code and sends it back to the browser. So ASP pages are similar to CGI scripts, but they enable Visual Basic programmers to work with familiar tools. These are usable on AIT's Windows 2000 Accounts
CGI - Abbreviation of Common Gateway Interface, a specification for transferring information between a World Wide Web server and a CGI program. A CGI program is any program designed to accept and return data that conforms to the CGI specification. The program could be written in any programming language, including C, Perl, Java, or Visual Basic. CGI programs are the most common way for Web servers to interact dynamically with users. Many HTML pages that contain forms, for example, use a CGI program to process the form's data once it's submitted. Another increasingly common way to provide dynamic feedback for Web users is to include scripts or programs that run on the user's machine rather than the Web server. These programs can be Java applets, Java scripts, or ActiveX controls. These technologies are known collectively as client-side solutions, while the use of CGI is a server-side solution because the processing occurs on the Web server.
One problem with CGI is that each time a CGI script is executed, a new process is started. For busy Web sites, this can slow down the server noticeably. A more efficient solution, but one that it is also more difficult to implement, is to use the server's API, such as ISAPI or NSAPI. Another increasingly popular solution is to use Java servlets, however at this time, AIT does not support server side Java.
Cron - A Unix command for scheduling jobs to be executed sometime in the future. A cron is normally used to schedule a job that is executed periodically - for example, to send out a notice every morning. It is also a daemon process, meaning that it runs continuously, waiting for specific events to occur.
SMTP - Short for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. Most e-mail systems that send mail over the Internet use SMTP to send messages from one server to another; the messages can then be retrieved with an e-mail client using either POP or IMAP. In addition, SMTP is generally used to send messages from a mail client to a mail server. This is why you need to specify both the POP or IMAP server and the SMTP server when you configure your e-mail application.
SSI - Short for server-side include, a type of HTML comment that directs the Web server to dynamically generate data for the Web page whenever it is requested. The basic format for SSI is as follows:
<!--#command tag="value">
Where #command can be any of various commands supported by the Web server. The simplest command is #include, which inserts the contents of another file. This is especially useful for ensuring that boilerplate components, such as headers and footers, are the same on all pages throughout a Web site. To change a boilerplate element, you need only modify the include file, instead of updating every individual Web page. SSIs can also be used to execute programs and insert the results. They therefore represent a powerful tool for Web developers. There is no official standard for SSIs, so every Web server is free to support different SSIs in different manners. However, many SSI commands, such as #include and #exec, have become de facto standards. Web pages that contain SSIs often end with a .shtml extension, though this is not a requirement. The filename extension enables the Web server to differentiate those pages that need to be processed before they are sent to the browser.
The list could go on and on, but these are some of the standard terms that you may find yourself using when dealing with web hosting. We may expand the listing with other terminologies, if needed. Otherwise, we recommend perusing through the internet for some online resources that can help you with the terminologies, if you are not familiar with them.
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From: Accelente Support
Services: email issues
Date: 28 Feb 2002
Time: 20:41:32
Remote Name: 66.156.2.248
You asked about the “bcc” email list option. It means “blind copy”. If you use this option, the email goes to the whole list, but the recipient can only “see’ their own name or the first name on the list of people emailed--depending on your software. This way no one can copy your email list.
To use it, either look for the letters “Bcc” on your Outlook toolbar or click the “To…” button, which brings up your address list. The third option under “To” and “CC” is “Bcc”. This would be the optimum way to mass mail your list and get the word out about your important message. If you use one of the web mail programs, like Hotmail for example, “bcc” is an option on their address list. Simple check the box under “bcc” to send the blind copies. You may get to it a bit differently, but most programs work similarly.
Please, only send email to known recipients from your own list whom you know want to receive it. Anything more could be considered spamming and might be more offensive than you intend.
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Date: 05 Mar 2003
Time: 15:12:43
Remote Name: 129.118.201.144
Become rich...Turn $6 to $6,000 in days...Read to learn how... AMAZING PLAN TO BECOME RICH IN DAYS HOW TO BECOME RICH HOW TO TURN SIX DOLLARS INTO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS: READING THIS COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE! IT TRULY WORKS! I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it. A little while back, I was browsing through newsgroups, just like you are now, and came across an article similar to this that said you could make hundreds of thousands of dollars within weeks (which would soon turn into millions) with only an initial investment of $6.00! So I thought, "Yeah right, this must be a scam", but like most of us, I was curious, so I kept reading. Anyway, it said that you send $1.00 to each of the 6 names and address stated in the article. You then place your own name and address in the bottom of the list at #6, and post the article in at least 250 newsgroups. (There are thousands) No catch, that was it. So after thinking it over, and talking to a few people first, I thought about trying it. I figured: "what have I got to lose except 6 stamps and $6.00, right?" Then I invested the measly $6.00 (I use the word "measly" because $6 really is measly compared to the money I have made through the initial investment). Well GUESS WHAT!?... within 7 days, I started getting money in the mail! I was shocked! I figured it would end soon, but the money just kept coming in. In my first week, I made about $25.00. By the end of the second week I had made a total of over $1,000! In the third week I had over $10,000 and it's still growing. This is now my fourth week and I have made a total of just over $42,000 and it's still coming in rapidly. It's certainly worth $6.00, and 6 stamps, I have spent more than that on the lottery!! Let me tell you how this works and most importantly, WHY it works... Also, make sure you print a copy of this article NOW, so you can get the information off of it as you need it. I promise you that if you follow the directions exactly, that you will start making more money than you thought possible by doing something so easy! Suggestion: Read this entire message carefully! (print it out or download it.) Follow the simple directions and watch the money come in! It's easy. It's legal. And, your investment is only $6.00 (Plus postage) IMPORTANT: This is not a rip-off; it is not indecent; it is not illegal; and it is 99% no risk - it really works! If all of the following instructions are adhered to, you will receive extraordinary dividends. NOTE: Please follow these directions EXACTLY, and $50,000 or more can be yours in 20 to 60 days. This program remains successful because of the honesty and integrity of the participants. Please continue its success by carefully adhering to the instructions. You will now become part of the Mail Order business. In this business your product is not solid and tangible, it's a service. You are in the business of developing Mailing Lists. Many large corporations are happy to pay big bucks for quality lists. However, the money made from the mailing lists is secondary to the income which is made from people like you and me asking to be included in that list. Here are the 4 easy steps to success: STEP 1: Get 6 separate pieces of paper and write the following on each piece of paper "PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR MAILING LIST." Once added to the list, each person will send you a new component and/or moneymaking advice to help you along the way. This advice has been passed down person to person and is very helpful. Now get 6 US $1.00 bills (or a combination of bills totaling $1) and place ONE inside EACH of the 6 pieces of paper so the bill will not be seen through the envelope (to prevent thievery). Next, place one paper in each of the 6 envelopes and seal them. You should now have 6 sealed envelopes, each with a piece of paper stating the above phrase, your name and address,and $1.00 bill. What you are doing is creating a service. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY LEGAL! You are requesting a legitimate service and you are paying for it! Like most of us I was a little skeptical and a little worried about the legal aspects of it all. So I checked it out with the U.S. Post Office (1-800-725-2161) and they confirmed that it is indeed legal. Mail the 6 envelopes to the following addresses: 1. James Rush621QueenAvenueMinneapolis,MN55411 2. Liz Grice 3413 Harvard ave. Columbia, SC 29205 3. Eng. Yousef Abu Hadhoud P.O. Box 4028 North Hashemi, Amman - Jordan 4. Shane Vasquez 724 South Garfield Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754 5. Brenda Benton 1517 Pearl St. League City, TX 77573 6. Patrick Cartmill 237 Clement Hall Texas Tech Univ. Lubbock, TX 79406 STEP 2: Now take the #1 name off the list that you see above, move the other names up (6 becomes 5, 5 becomes 4, etc...) and add "YOUR" name and address information as number 6. on the list. STEP 3: Change anything you need to, but try to keep this article as close to original as possible. Now, post your amended article to at least 250 newsgroups on your web browser. (I think there are close to 24,000 groups) All you need is 250, but remember, the more you post, the more money you make! You won't get very much unless you post like crazy. :)This is perfectly legal! If you have any doubts, refer to Title 18 Sec. 1302 & 1341 of the Postal lottery laws. Keep a copy of these steps for yourself and, whenever you need money, you can use it again, and again. PLEASE REMEMBER that this program remains successful because of the honesty and integrity of the participants and by their carefully adhering to the directions. Look at it this way. If you are of integrity, the program will continue and the money that so many others have received will come your way. NOTE: You may want to retain every name and address sent to you, either on a computer or hard copy and keep the notes people send you. This VERIFIES that you are truly providing a service. (Also, it might be a good idea to wrap the cash in dark paper to reduce the risk of mail theft.) So, as each post is downloaded and the directions carefully followed, six members will be reimbursed for their participation as a List Developer with one dollar each. Your name will move up the list geometrically so that when your name reaches the #1 position you will be receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in CASH!!! What an opportunity for only $6.00 ($1.00 for each of the first six people listed above) Send it now, add your own name to the list and you're in business! Important: Be sure that you do give in "one" U.S. dollar per participant. Failure to do so will prevent the progress of this business. DIRECTIONS ----- FOR HOW TO POST TO NEWSGROUPS------------ Step 1: You do not need to re-type this entire letter to do your own posting, Simply put your cursor at the beginning of this letter and drag your cursor to the bottom of this document (so that the document is "highlighted"), and select 'copy' from the edit menu. This will copy the entire letter into the computer's memory. Step 2: Open a blank 'notepad' file (such as in Microsoft Word) and place your cursor at the top of the blank page. From the 'edit' menu select 'paste'. This will paste a copy of the letter into notepad so that you can add your name to the list. Step 3: Save your new notepad file as a .txt file. If you want to do your postings in different settings, you'll always have this file to go back to. Step 4: Use Netscape or Internet explorer and try searching for various newsgroups (on-line forums, message boards, chat sites, discussions.) Step 5: Visit these message boards and post this article as a new message by highlighting the text of this letter and selecting paste from the edit menu. Fill in the Subject, this will be the header that everyone sees as they scroll through the list of postings in a particular group, click the post message button. You're done with your first one! Congratulations...THAT'S IT! All you have to do is jump to different newsgroups and post away, after you get the hang of it, it will take about 30 seconds for each newsgroup! **REMEMBER, THE MORE NEWSGROUPS YOU POST IN, THE MORE MONEY YOU WILL MAKE! BUT YOU HAVE TO POST A MINIMUM OF 250** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That's it! You will begin receiving money from around the world within days! You may eventually want to rent a P.O.Box due to the large amount of mail you will receive! If you wish to stay anonymous, you can invent a name to use, as long as the postman will deliver it. **JUST MAKE SURE ALL THE ADDRESSES ARE CORRECT.** Now the WHY part: Out of 250 postings, say I receive only 5 replies (a VERY LOW example!). So then I made $5.00 with my name at #6 on the letter. Now, each of the 5 persons who just sent me $1.00 make the MINIMUM 250 postings, each with my name at #5 and only 5 persons respond to each of the original 5, that is another $25.00 for me, now those 25 each make 250 MINIMUM posts with my name at #4 and only 5 replies each, I will bring in an additional $125! Now, those 125 persons turn around and post the MINIMUM 250 with my name at #3 and only receive 5 replies each, I will make an additional $626! OK, now here is the fun part, each of those 625 persons post a MINIMUM 250 letters with my name at #2 and they each only receive 5 replies, that just made me $3,125! Those 3,125 persons will all deliver this message to 250 newsgroups with my name at #1 and if still 5 persons per 200 newsgroups react I will receive $15,625!!! With an original investment of only $6.00! UNBELIEVABLE! When your name is no longer on the list, you just take the latest posting in the newsgroups, and send out another $6.00 to names on the list, putting your name at number 6 again. And start posting again. The thing to remember is: do you realize that thousands upon thousands of people all over the world are joining the internet and reading these articles everyday?, JUST LIKE YOU are now!! So, can you afford $6.00 and see if it really works?? I think so... People have said, "what if the plan is played out and no one sends you the money? So what! What are the chances of that happening when there are tons of new honest users and new honest people who are joining the internet and newsgroups everyday and are willing to give it a try? Estimates are at 20,000 to 50,000 new users, every day, with thousands of those joining the actual internet. Remember, play FAIRLY and HONESTLY and this will really work. NOTE: This program can and will work for you as long as you post the message in at least 250 newsgroups (e.g. message boards). This might take a long time, probably several hours. But remember, as far fetched and ridiculous as it seems, if you follow all the instructions of this system, you will become rich within an extremely short period of time. Believe me, IT'S WORTH IT!!! I just urge you to be fair and honest. As long as each person (including you!) sends $1 to everyone on the list, everybody (also including you!) will become extremely wealthy within just a couple of months, and will start receiving money within the first week or two! Legal Note: This system is perfectly legal. It is not a lottery or a scheme intending to defraud, it is rather a business. It is part of the mail order business. By receiving money from others, you do not offer them a lottery or any prize based on chance; you simply offer them a service (i.e. placing them on your mailing list), which they request in their letter. By definition, this is a service: a consumer desires something (being put on your mailing list) and is willing to pay for it, and you fulfill their desire by performing the service of putting their name on your mailing list for a set fee. By sending money to others and writing "please place me on your mailing list", you do not ask to be entered into a lottery or win a prize based on chance, you are asking for a service. Therefore, this system is perfectly legal. Do not let apprehension and doubts stop you from trying this outstanding breakthrough in wealth-building. Remember------ you have NOTHING at all to lose!