What is a "NIC"?

[FSNet]

I keep seeing and hearing the term NIC... What is this? Thanks!

 

[pixelman]

NIC = Network Information Center

Usually an organization who guards the domain registry and other network infrastructure (IP assignment, whois) matters.

You may check: http://www.internic.net

Other NICs:
http://www.nic.cc
http://nic.ws

 

Here are a few more topical acronyms for NIC

Network Interface Card
Network Identification Code
Network Interface Controller
Network Interface Circuit
Network Interface Codes

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[DotComster]

then comes NOC and NAC etc

 

[pixelman]

Stop confusing the newbie...