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Unicode
A 16 bit ISO 10646 character set. It can accommodate way more characters that
ASCII, thus allowing for easier internationalization.
UNIX
A host operating system developed by AT&T that allows multiple clients to access
the resources of one host simultaneously. Many of the news, mail, World Wide Web
and name servers on the Internet use this operating system.
Unix Hosting
Web hosting that supports Unix, an operating system that comes in several
proprietary versions.
Unlimited Bandwidth
A claim that users of a hosting plan will not be charged extra fees for very
high levels of data transfer.
Unlimited E-mail Forwarding
When you set up forwarding for your e-mail account, messages addressed to your
e-mailbox are automatically sent to the other mailbox you choose. You can enter
any valid e-mail address as a destination for your forwarded messages. You can
also choose whether you want to keep copies of your forwarded messages.
Upload
To move files electronically from one computer to another.
UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply. UPS kicks in if power is lost allowing servers and
other critical infrastructure to keep operating until generators kick in or the
administrators shut them down.
Uptime Guarantee
An assurance that a hosting company's uptime will meet an agreed-upon
percentage.
URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)
A Uniform Resource Identifier is a generic term for how objects (webpages,
files) on the web are referred to. Examples of URI include internet protocol
(IP) names and website addresses.
A uniform resource locator (URL) is an example of a URI.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator. The standard way to give the address of any resource
on the Internet that is part of the World Wide Web (WWW).
A URL looks like this: http://www.your companyname.com/seminars.htm. The most
common way to use a URL is to enter into a Web browser program, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Usenet
A worldwide bulletin board system that can be accessed through the Internet or
through many online services. The USENET contains more than 14,000 forums,
called newsgroups that cover every imaginable interest group. It is used daily
by millions of people around the world.
UUENCODE
(Unix to Unix Encoding) -- A method for converting files from Binary to ASCII
(text) so that they can be sent across the Internet via e-mail.
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