a virtual "poke" (email, instant message, etc.) usually sent for reminder purposes.

The time it takes for a network packet to leave your computer, go to another one, and return. Lower = better. Can also be a source of gloating in network games. Typically measured in milliseconds.

"Packet Inter-Networking Groper." PING Can be used as a command in MS-DOS. Early computer programmers used this acronym because of it's similarities to a SONAR ping. A computer ping will send a packet of data from one computer to another to measure the time it takes for information to be sent and received. Pinging a computer can also help diagnose problems within networked computer systems.

see pong

To send a short message, expecting a yes/no response. Originally from submarines, where a ping sound was emitted to listen for echoes from other vessels.

Tool for testing network connectivity.
Uses ICMP )(internet message control protocol). Sends an icmp packet to target remote host(s). Commonly you can specify options such as the payload , ttl , sequence number, and offset.

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