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			Network News Transport Protocol - 




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An extension of the TCP/IP protocol that describes how newsgroup messages are transported between compatible servers. Acronym: NNTP Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Network News Transport Protocol - communications | computer | electronic mail | internet | newsgroup | protocol | transmission control protocol/internet protocol | world wide web |

Newsgroup (1) -

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A BBS-like forum or conference area where you can post messages on a specified topic. Many newsgroups covering a wide range of topics exist on the Internet. Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: Newsgroup (1) - bulletin board system | communications | computer | electronic mail | internet | network news transport protocol | protocol | world wide web |

User Network -

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A public network made up of thousands of newsgroups and organized by topic. Acronym: USENET Reference: ECRC University of Scranton / Defense Logistics Agency
Related Terms: User Network - interchange | internet | local area network | network | newsgroup | server | value-added network | wide-area network | world wide web |


Unless otherwise indicated, all entries in the LogisticsWorld Logistics Glossary are copyright 1997, Matthew D. Cox, logistics@logisticsworld.com.

 

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Ver 4, Sep, 1999, Matthew D. Cox, logistics@logisticsworld.com
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