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open pipeA continuous path from sender to receiver, such as found in a circuit-switching network or leased line. Transmitted data are not required to be broken up into packets, although packets could be sent over an open pipe just as easily as continuous streams of data. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A broadband connection is basically an open pipe to the Internet, which means that high speed users are particularly vulnerable to thousands of new viruses and spyware threats as they emerge," said Joe Redling, President, AOL Access Business. Without an open pipe to the computer, intruders are locked out. Without an open pipe to the computer, intruders are locked out. |
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