A form of electronic funds transfer via the Internet; several systems are now being tested.
encryption
Putting data into a secret code so it is unreadable except by authorized users. Also see data encryption.
ENQ
Enquiry. ASCII character 5 (control E). A request for a response, sent from one communications station to another; an enquiry as to whether someone at the receiving terminal is available to communicate.
EOJ
End of Job.
EOM
End of Message.
ERIC
Educational Resources Information Center. An organization that provides online educational resources.
ERR
Error.
ESCM
Extended Services Communications Manager (IBM).
ETX
End of text.
EXE2BIN
Program used to convert an .EXE file to binary format .COM file.
Explanation : Switched Virtual Circuit. A network connection that is established from sender to receiver at the time of transmission, as in a switched public network. Contrast with PVC.
