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By Bob Jensen,
Trinity University,
New Hampshire, U.S.A.

http://www.trinity.edu/rjensen/




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E-Business = a term that is easily confused with E-Commerce.  E-Business may be an umbrella term that refers to any type of business transaction on the Internet.  Some writers, however, may use the term in a more restricted context such as a business-to-business (B2B) transaction as opposed to a business-to-consumer (B2C) transaction.  For example, a B2B transaction might be a business firm's online banking transaction.  E-Commerce refers more to the B2C context where a firm sells goods on the internet and makes collections via some payment scheme such as online credit card transactions.  See ASP.

An Internet/Web portal with 14 channels on marketing and e-Commerce --- http://www.internet.com/home-d.html 

  • Internet Technology
  • Ecommerce/Marketing
  • Web Developer
  • Windows Internet Tech.
  • Linux/Open Source
  • Internet Resources
  • ISP Resources
  • Internet Lists
  • Download
  • International
  • International News
  • International Investing
  • ASP Resources
  • Wireless

Other examples of portals and vortals can be found at http://www.trinity.edu/rjensen/000aaa/portals.htm 

ECCH = European Case Clearing House, Cranfield Institute of Technology, Beds, MK43 0AL, United Kingdom (also at Babson College in Babson Park, Wellesley, MA 02157). The ECCH now offers an on line network server for international cases. Although none of the cases are, as yet, in hypertext or hypermedia format, it is a useful feature to have cases available for file transfer on the Internet. (See also HBSP)

E-Business = (See E-Business).

Echo = return response between a host server and a terminal computer.  It is generally coded to be "on" or "off."  If echo is "on" (full duplex), the host will send back every character the user types in. If echo is "off" (half duplex), the host will not send back the characters, and the user's local computer or terminal writes each character to the screen directly. This can be confusing to new users if the state of the echo parameter is different on the host computer and the user's computer.   

EDI = The abbreviation for Electronic Data Interchange or Electronic Data Invoicing. The EDI system allows linked computers to conduct business transactions such as ordering and invoicing over telecommunications networks. The technology dates back to the 1970s when the first attempts at setting uniform standards commenced. However, EDI in telecommunications never lived up to its expectations largely due to high fees of Value Added Network (VAN) providers that, prior to the Internet usage, charged both monthly and transaction fees. In the late 1990s, EDI became less costly (as low as 10% of former VAN costs) when business applications exploded on the Internet and in intranets. The ultimate goal of EDI is to have standardized computer forms for business transactions and networking of nearly all aspects business transactions. This would greatly simplify use of networks to conduct business, accounting for transactions, and auditing. See "Intranets and Iternet: New Life for EDI," in Information Week, March 17, 1997, pp 65-67. Gradually EDI is being taken over by extranet networks on the Internet. See Extranet.

EDGAR = Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval database of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). EDGAR contains the digitized versions of many corporate filings, including 10Q quarterly and 10K annual financial reports of registered corporations and mutual funds.  

The EDGAR database is one probably the most widely used database by investors and financial analysts.  The drawback is that many of the filings are very long, sometimes exceeding 300 pages.  Searching is usually tedious and requires considerable financial searching and accounting skills.  Until filings are marked up in XBRL, the searching EDGAR will be tedious.

Currently, there are some corporate Web sites to aid in searching for EDGAR data.  One of the best known is EDGAR Online at http://www.edgar-online.com/.  EDGAR Online uses enhanced parsing technologies to quickly extract the popular data most often sought after by investors.  Added services include email alerts, multiple file formates, and spreadsheet downloads.  One of EDGAR Online's most popular services is a sales lead geration product called Wealth ID.  This provides personal wealth information about individuals who file SEC Form 144 regarding sales of restricted stock.  

Another help site is called EDGAR Advantage at http://www.edgaradvantage.com/resources.htm .This is more of a consulting site for EDGAR filers than users.

Education grants = (See Funding)

EDUCOM = A group of cooperating colleges and universities dedicated to advancing computer and network communications technology in education. EDUCOM coordinates newsletters and other publishing efforts along with conferences and related activities. For free publication subscriptions, contact EDUCOM, 1112 16th St. NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036 (202-872-4200).

EduQuest = A revitalized system of multimedia hardware and software packages from IBM Corporation. The system primarily targets the K-12 education system in the United States. The new system is designed to be more powerful with networked PCs and a variety of Plug and Play adapters for auxiliary components.

EISA = (See Bus)

Electronic classroom = A large or small classroom filled with multimedia devices. The usual context is that of a lecture hall where the instructor has fingertip control of multimedia aids such as computer images, video tape images, videodisc images, audio, CD-ROM players, Internet connections, cameras that transfer images to large screens, etc. Some electronic classrooms have student response hardware such as response pads or even computer terminals. Usually, however, the electronic classroom is not viewed in the same context as a computer/multimedia lab or a language lab. In a lab setting the student usually works alone or in small teams in front of computers. In an electronic classroom, the instructor is usually focusing the attention of the entire class upon the same learning media. However, labs can be equipped with central screens so that combinations of instructor-focused materials can be combined with individual learning. Large lecture halls can also be equipped with students who combine large lectures with "studio classroom learning." See DeLoughry (1995a). (See also Studio classroom)

Electronic Jamming  (See Security)

E-mail or email = Electronic mail transmitted between millions of users connected on networks worldwide. Messages are exchanged instantaneously, usually at zero marginal cost to users, thereby saving greatly on national or international telephone and express mail fees. Messages may be stored in computer files and processed at a user's convenience.   Precautionary advice is given under ActiveX. (See also Internet, Internet MessagingInstant Messaging, SLIP, and USENet)

For more about email virus risks and email attachment risks, see http://www.trinity.edu/rjensen/ecommerce/assurance.htm 

Emulation = (See Native)

Encryption = cryptographic conversion of data into ciphertext in order to prevent any but the intended recipient from reading that data. There are many types of data encryption, and they are the basis of network security. Common types include Data Encryption Standard and public-key encryption.

(See Security)

eNetwork Software= (See IBM)

Enterprise= A synonym for business, mainly big business. The enterprise computing market is typically the corporations that buy hardware and software and use them to run their operations.

EPG = Electronic Program Guide that displays scheduled shows on screen such as TV Guide On Screen.

ERP = (See SAP).

ERIC = Educational Resources Information Center documents database that contains a variety of resources to educators, especially teachers in K-12 schools. (See also Telnet)

ESH = Electronic Super Highway. (See Information highway)

ERP = (See SAP.)

Ethernet = A widely used interface data processing scheme for managing data transfers on network. An ethernet board (card) must be put into the computer for network connections. It can network a wide variety of computers, it is not proprietary, and components are widely available from many commercial sources.

Evaluation = (See Assessment)

Event handler = A special type of function that executes automatically when a particular user-enabled, system-enabled, or code-generated event occurs.

eWorld = A commercial world-wide network launched by Apple Corporation to compete with Interchange, CompuServe, Prodigy, and America Online. Key features of eWorld include its ease of use and graphical interface. The major limitation is that its use is restricted to Mac operating systems. A second drawback according to Mossberg (1994c) is that eWorld uses older technology revised from America Online. (See also Networks, CompuServe, Internet, Prodigy, Interchange, and America Online)

Execution flow = The section of code that the application executes, depending on branching decisions.

Expanded memory = (See RAM)

Expansion board/slot = (See Board)

Expert systems = (See Artificial Intelligence)

Explorer = (See Web browsers)

Express Author = A front end to Asymetrix Multimedia ToolBook that performs automatic scripting to both speed authoring and aid ToolBook novices. The software was developed at the IAT. This front end is mainly an aid to beginning authors who do not plan to become ToolBook experts. (See also Authoring and IAT)

Extended memory = (See RAM)

eXstensible Style Language (XSL)  = (See HTML)

External Viewer = A program used for presenting graphics, audio and video files. Programs that allow the viewing of GIF and JPEG files and the hearing of AU files fall into this category.

Extractor = (See Wrapper).

Extranet = a term depicting networks on the Internet dedicated to business communications between a vendor and its suppliers, customers, or dealers. The term originated from network pioneer Robert Metcalfe. Using the common format of the World Wide Web, companies, their suppliers, customers, or suppliers exchange data electronically rather than sending paper-based information back and forth. It is viewed as an Internet alternative to Electronic Data Interchange comprised of dedicated lines and software rather than the Internet. Extranets are a lower cost alternative to EDI. For example, see "Toshiba Debuts Extranet" in Information Week, October 20, 1997, p. 36. Therein it is stated that nearly all of Toshiba's 350 independent dealers will be ordering products and parts via a secure extranet. FedEx now offers a BusinessLink extranet service with intent on handling the accounting for transactions as well as delivery of product. Competitors either are or will soon offer similar extranets. See EDI, Internet, and Intranet.



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