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TECH TERM - BUFFER OVERFLOW

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Definition: This happens when more data is put into a buffer or holding area, then the buffer can handle.

This is due to a mismatch in processing rates between the producing and consuming processes. This can result in system crashes or the creation of a back door leading to system access.

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TECH TERM - DATA SYNCHRONIZATION

Data Synchronization

Definition: The process of sending updates between a mobile computing device and a personal computer or application server in order to keep both sets of files synchronized.
Sometimes called "hot syncing." Sometimes spelled "synch."

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HACK & ATTACK

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The battle continues . . .

Fearing Hackers Who Leave No Trace

Companies Fight Endless War Against Computer Attacks

TECH TERM - DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING

Distributed Computing

Definition: A system in which computational and storage tasks are distributed among multiple computers rather than being performed exclusively by a central computer.

Often used to overcome the limitations of a single computer or to exploit the unused computing power of a group of computers.

Client/server systems are one type of distributed computing.

TECH TERM - P2P

P2P (Peer-to-Peer)

Definition: A network structure in which the computers share processing and storage tasks as equivalent members of the network. Different from a client/server network, in which computers are assigned specific roles.

A general term for popular file-sharing systems like gnutella, in which there is no central repository of files. Instead, files can be stored on--and retrieved from--any user's computer.

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