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The Internet Message Access Protocol (commonly known as IMAP or IMAP4, and previously called Internet Mail Access Protocol) is an application layer Internet protocol that allows a local client to access e-mail on a remote server. The current version, IMAP version 4 revision 1 (IMAP4rev1), is defined by RFC 3501. IMAP4 and POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) are the two most prevalent Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval. Virtually all modern e-mail clients and servers support both.

Acronym for "In My Humble Opinion." Generally seen in IRC, email, or Usenet postings.

A Buzz word. (a hype) Refers to the Clinton/Gore administration plan to deregulate communication services allowing for the integration of all aspects of the Internet, CATV, telephone, business, entertainment, information providers, education, etc.

allows Internet users to know when others are online and have a real-time conversation, in form of a personal chat room. It is more immediate than e-mail and some programs allow for file sharing.

the Internet is a system of computer networks that are linked so that any one computer can get information from another computer in that system. All of this information is accessible to anyone with an Internet connection and a computer.