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Gateway
An access point connecting one network on the Internet with another neighbouring network. There are also payment gateways that offer direct access into a bank’s private network.

GIF (Graphical Interchange Format)
A compressed graphics system used commonly on the Internet to reduce download times. They have the suffix .gif.

Gigabyte
1000 or 1024 Megabytes, depending on who is measuring.

Group calendaring
A shared electronic diary, where everyone records meetings, appointments, leave and things to do. Group calendars are particularly useful in planning meetings between busy people, group working and project teams. They can also be used to log progress on a project.

Groupware
Software programs to support groups of people who work together, but not necessarily in the same place. Examples include Lotus Notes and Novell GroupWise. Groupware ties together common activities, such as e-mail and group calendaring and helps people share information more effectively.

GSM (global system for mobile communications)
A digital network technology used by mobile phone network operators.