Definitions of Link exchange on the Web

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)

game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million"

yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million"

construct or form a web, as if by weaving

catch with a net; "net a fish"

remaining after all deductions; "net profit"

conclusive in a process or progression; "the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result"

In general "Net" is a slang abbreviation for "The Internet." However, there are some private networks (members-only parts of Compuserve or America On Line, for example) that are not part of the Internet. Someone might say that they have information available "on the Net" even though it is not accessible through the Internet.

Short for Internet.

Net is an abbreviation for the term Internet which stands for Interconnected networks. When these letters appear at the end of an address (info@foxlink.net), they may indicate that the host computer is run by a network but is more often used interchangeably with .com. It also means that the host computer is most likely located in the United States.

The amount remaining after certain adjustments have been made for debts, deductions or expenses. The proceeds from the sale of an investment minus the purchase price, including commissions and other expenses. Term used on an invoice to indicate that the full amount is payable.

Informal term for the Internet (qv).

This is a Microsoft operating system platform that incorporates applications, a suite of tools and services and a change in the infrastructure of the company's Web strategy. The objective of .NET is to bring users into the next generation of the Internet by conquering the deficiencies of the first generation and giving users a more enriched experience in using the Web for both personal and business applications.

An abbreviation for "network." In Internet addresses, net indicates a computer network service.

often internet; sometimes any network in general

Short form of Internet.

A short form for the Internet. [week 1]

This term is sometimes used as a short form for the Internet.

NET is both a business strategy from Microsoft and its collection of programming support for what are known as Web services, the ability to use the Web rather than your own computer for various services.

This is short for Internet.

The abbreviated version of the word "Internet." netiquette - Rules for good manners on the Internet. Click here for a guide to netiquette. Netscape - The company that developed Netscape Navigator. Netscape Communicator - Netscape's suite of Web-related programs, including the Navigator browser, Messenger email program and Composer Web-page creation software. network - Multiple computers connected together. newsgroup - A group that communicates with each other about shared interests via the Internet. These groups' messages are referred to as posts and are administered from a news server.

A common abbreviation of the internet.

An often-used abbreviation for the Internet. When not capitalized, refers to any network.

An open fabric, which is created by connecting the intersections in a woven, knitted, or crocheted construction to form a mesh-like appearance that won't ravel. End-uses include veils, curtains, and fish nets.

abr. ie. Internet - A worldwide system of communication networks.

Net is an abbreviation for the term Internet which stands for Interconnected networks. When these letters appear at the end of an address they may indicate that the host computer is run by a network but is more often used interchangeably with .com.

Upper-case when used as a short form of the Internet.

Net is an abbreviation for the term Internet with stands for Interconnected networks.

Internet, for short.

net is a global TLD (Top Level Domain) that was originally intended for entities that concentrated on network and Internet administration. Currently, any individual or organization can register a domain name in the .net Top Level Domain.

The top level domain designated for entities and computers that represent part of the Internet's infrastructure. Originally intended for use by Network Information Centers (NICs), Network Operations Centers (NOCs), administrative computers (such as a name server) and network node computers. One of the worldwide top level domains. [see also: Top Level Domain]

A Microsoft initiative introduced in 2000, with parts of it expected to launch over the next few years. Their ultimate goal is to change the Internet by creating an online application-hosting architecture and integrating desktop and handheld devices that use voice and handwriting recognition.