What does the acroynym config mean? config.com defined
config is an acroynym for configuration!
con·fig·u·ra·tion
[kuh
n-fig-yuh-rey-shuhn]
–noun
1. the relative disposition or arrangement of the parts or elements of a thing.
2. external form, as resulting from this; conformation.
3. Astronomy .
a. the relative position or aspect of heavenly bodies.
b. a group of stars.
4. Chemistry . an atomic spatial arrangement that is fixed by the chemical bonding in a molecule and that cannot be altered without breaking bonds.
5. Computers . the totality of a computer and the devices connected to it: A common microcomputer configuration consists of a computer, two disk drives, a monitor, and a printer.
( cited from: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/configuration)
Origin:
1550–60; < LL configūrātiōn- (s. of configūrātiō ), equiv. to L configūrāt ( us ) shaped like its model, ptp. of configūrāre to mold, shape ( con- con- + figūr ( a ) figure + -ātus -ate1 ) + -iōn- -ion
1550–60; < LL configūrātiōn- (s. of configūrātiō ), equiv. to L configūrāt ( us ) shaped like its model, ptp. of configūrāre to mold, shape ( con- con- + figūr ( a ) figure + -ātus -ate1 ) + -iōn- -ion
.com
The domain name com is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet. Its name is derived from commercial, indicating its original intended purpose for networks of general commercial character.
(cited from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.com)
