Binary Exponential Backoff Algorithm was chosen to dynamically adapt to the number of stations trying to send. If the randomization interval for all collision was 1023 slots, the chance of two stations colliding for a second time  would be negligible, but the average wait after a collision would be hundreds of slot times, introducing significant delay. On the other hand, if each station always delayed for either 0 or 1 slot, then if 100 stations ever tried to send at once, they would collide over and over until 99 of them picked 1 and the remaining station picked 0. This may take years. But having the randomization interval grow exponentially as more and more consecutive collisions occur, the algorithm ensures a low delay when only a few stations collide but also ensures that the collision is resolved in a reasonable interval when many stations collide. Truncating the backoff at 1023 keeps the bound from growing too large.

Software that provides services to access the Internet, an intranet, or an extranet. A Web server hosts Web sites, provides support for HTTP and other protocols, and executes server-side programs (such as CGI scripts or servlets) that perform certain functions. In the J2EE architecture, a Web server provides services to a Web container. For example, a Web container typically relies on a Web server to provide HTTP message handling. The J2EE architecture assumes that a Web container is hosted by a Web server from the same vendor, so it does not specify the contract between these two entities. A Web server can host one or more Web containers.

By default, all sites are created private.If you want your site to be a public Web site, enable
anonymous access for the entire site. Then you can give out your URL to anybody in your
business card, e-mail or any other marketing material. The URL for your Web site will be:
http:// yoursitename.wss.bcentral.com
Hence, please take special care to name your site.
These Web sites are ideal for information and knowledge intensive sites and/or sites where you
need to have shared Web workspace.
Remember: Under each parent Web site, you can create up to 10 sub-sites each with unique
permissions, settings and security rights

SharePoint-based Web sites can be password-protected to restrict access to registered users, who
are invited to join via e-mail. In addition, the site administrator can restrict certain members' roles
by assigning different permission levels to view post and edit.

No. You do not need to download any code or plan for any IT support. Simply complete the online
signup process and provide us your current and correct email address. Once you have
successfully signed up and your site has been provisioned, we will send a confirmation to the
email address you provided.