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Perl: A programming language that allows database interactivity and dynamic content on the Web. Typically used with CGI.

PHP: A scripting language used to create database interactivity and dynamic content on the Web. Often used with MySQL. PHP is an open source language that can be used on multiple platforms.

POP: Stands for "Post office protocol." POP is used to retrieve e-mail from a mail server.

Propagation: This is the process web name servers go through all over the Internet where new domains are added and expired domains are removed. The average amount of time that it takes for a new domain to propagate over the Internet is typically around 3 to 4 days.

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