For Ping we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Automotive, Computer Technology, Computer Virus, Internet, RSS and Technology.

Ping (Automotive)

A mild knock (light tapping noise) caused by pre-ignition of fuel.

Ping (Computer Technology)

This is a DOS command-line program (included with Windows 95) that allows you to measure latency between your computer and another computer on a TCP/IP network or the Internet. It sends a small amount of data to an IP Address you specify and awaits a response. When it gets a response from the other computer, it will display (in milliseconds) how long it takes for the data to make the trip over the network. This is called "pinging" the host.

Ping (Computer Virus)

A basic Internet program that lets you verify that a particular Internet address exists and can accept requests. The act of using the ping utility or command. Pinging is diagnostically used to ensure that a host computer, which you are trying to reach, actually operates.

Ping (Internet)

A command that provides a check that a particular host is available and reachable.

Ping (RSS)

PING is an acronym for 'Packet Internet Grouper.' To ping your RSS feed is to send a small automated packet of data to announce updates to your feed. See RSS Tools for pinging services.

Ping (Technology)

1. Acronym for Packet Internet Groper. A protocol for testing whether a particular computer is connected to the Internet by sending a packet to its IP address and waiting for a response. The name actually comes from submarine active sonar, where a sound signal--called a "ping"--is broadcast, and surrounding objects are revealed by their reflections of the sound. 2. A UNIX utility that implements the ping protocol.1. To test whether a computer is connected to the Internet using the ping utility. 2. To test which users on a mailing list are current by sending e-mail to the list asking for a response.

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