Technology

This section describes basic introductions to various technologies as used in computer systems and communication systems like the Internet. See Technology and law for articles about technology and law.

Subtopics

Internet technologies

• File sharing (in Dutch)
• E-mail: electronic mail
• Domain Naming System
• World-Wide Web
• The Internet's basic protocols: TCP/IP
• Computer programs

Security-enabling technologies

• Encryption
• Digital signatures
• Message digest / cryptographic hash functions