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| information superhighway | The integration of computing multimedia telecommunications and satellite technologies passed through one channel. |
| Y2K | Standing for year 2000 the term Y2K refers to the problems associated with using 2 digit dates as opposed to 4 digit dates. These problems only arise at the turn of a century and were caused because computer programs were developed to calculate correctly only in the twentieth century. |
| electronic commerce | The ability to purchase goods and services through a computer network usually the Internet. |
| B2B | Which stands for business to business refers to the ability of two companies to deal with one another in a business transaction online. |
| P2P | Which stands for peer to peer refers to the ability of two individuals to deal with one another in commercial transaction online. |
| lux | The unit of light emitted by a light source e.g. electrical light globe |
| RSI | An acronym for Repetitive Strain Injury which refers to injuries that arise from performing repetitive tasks usually in a manner which causes undue strain and pressure to wrists arms legs hands the neck or fingers. |
| Ergonomics | The study of improving situations so as to ensure that they are both safe and comfortable. |
| workstation | Usually used to describe the computer desk and chair around a computer location. |
