entry point

entry point definition - computer

See EntryPoint.



EntryPoint definition - computer

An Internet news and information service that evolved out of the PointCast product. In 1999, San Diego-based LaunchPad Technologies, creator of eWallet, merged with PointCast and revamped and renamed the product EntryPoint. Instead of downloading all the details into the user's machine as was done with PointCast, EntryPoint became the launching pad to the information on the Web. In 2000, EntryPoint merged with the Internet Financial Network and turned the product into Infogate. EntryPoint also supported a digital wallet (eWallet), which was dropped with Infogate. See Infogate and PointCast.


_ENTRYPT.GIF


The EntryPoint Toolbar

LaunchPad turned PointCast into a toolbar that delivered customized news and stock prices. It was the launching pad to detailed information on the Web. (Image courtesy of EntryPoint, Inc.)






Computer Desktop Encyclopedia THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
Copyright © 1981-2009 by Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved.

Comments
Improve this definition.
Do you have more to add? Share your linguistic knowledge or observation.
/Register to save your comments.