The transmission speed of an asynchronous communications
channel. Technically, it refers to the maximum number of changes
that can occur per second in the electrical state of a
communications circuit. Often baud is used interchangeably with
bits per second. All computer data is composed of tiny
electrical pulses called Bits (short for binary digits). Each
pulse represents a single digit of data. A group of eight bits
is called a byte. Bytes are measured in units of a thousand,
thus kilobyte. A system with a computer, modem, and phone line
that acts as a central point for information exchange. It can be
used for electronic mail and for storing files that can be
downloaded. Stands for compact disc/read-only memory. A high
density storage medium on which electronic data is etched and
read by a laser beam. A form of computer-based communications
that emulates a face-to-face conference where people meet to
discuss issues of common concern. Computer conferences Below are
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