I know this is borderline wrong forum but I figured it will fit..

I've been around a few host admins and I noticed that they love the word "Propergate" I understand the meaning when used in a sentence.. but the word by itself doesnt exist... anywhere.

Dictionary.com says "huh?"
Encarta.com says ":eek:" and then suggests "Proper Gate" :rolleyes:


So tell me.. where did this word originate from?
Is this just merely an internet word? like "1337 h4x0r" :D

:confused:

Try propagate :)

from dictionary.com

prop·a·gate (prp-gt)
v. prop·a·gat·ed, prop·a·gat·ing, prop·a·gates
v. tr.
1. To cause (an organism) to multiply or breed.
Im waiting for my dns to duplicate itself
2. To breed (offspring).
Im waiting for my dns to breed(?) :eek:
3. To transmit (characteristics) from one generation to another.
Im waiting for my dns to tell his grandkids about my domain
4. To cause to extend to a broader area or larger number; spread:
Im waiting for my dns to spread the word of the lord
5. To make widely known; publicize: propagate a rumor.
Im waiting for my dns to start spreading rumors about my domain
6. Physics. To cause (a wave, for example) to move in some direction or through a medium; transmit.
Im waiting for my dns to do some weird physics **** :confused:


I dont know about propagate....

Originally posted by djfony
. . . . .I dont know about propagate.... :eek: I don't blame ya! :eek2:

Maybe we should just make a definition for propergate. :cool:

All of our tech including my self use it, most tech we talk to use it as well.. In our terminology it means to refresh to update. This is why we use it when waiting for a domain to refresh around the world on all the different dns systems of ISP's.

just because everyone uses it doesnt mean its real..... ;)

Well you gave the right answer!

Im waiting for my dns to start spreading rumors about my domain

All the root DNS servers in the world need to know where to find your site (which server/ip it is on) so they can direct ppl there when they type in yourdomain.com
It takes a while for this information to propagate to ALL the DNS servers.

Yes, they do spread rumors. During the night when we sleep they "talk" to each other and tell each other rumors of where to find yourdomain.com

They really like to gossip it seems, 'cause within 72 hours after you change your DNS EVERY dns server in the world already knows about it.

lmao!!!!!! boy you are determined arent you ;)

Actually, I've never heard or used propergate.
It's always been propagate.

But them dictionary definitions spooked me.:eek:

Thanks Pilgrim for defining even more.

I'll sleep better now knowing all the dns servers are spreading rumors about my domains :angry:




:D

Originally posted by djfony
lmao!!!!!! boy you are determined arent you ;)

Although I wrote it in a humorous way, it is true. That is exactly what it means. To make widely known, to publicize, to transmit.

Propagate.

I like propergate better but its just me :) . Guess we have to use propagate to be correct.

:D

Originally posted by TotalHst
I like propergate better but its just me :) . Guess we have to use propagate to be correct. hmmm . . . . . And I prefer propagate :rolleyes:

I think that djfony person is tryin' ta start trouble.:eek:




:D

:evil grin:



;)

Originally posted by djfony
from dictionary.com

prop·a·gate (prp-gt)
v. prop·a·gat·ed, prop·a·gat·ing, prop·a·gates
v. tr.
4. To cause to extend to a broader area or larger number; spread:
that be the one

Originally posted by Pilgrim
Well you gave the right answer!

Im waiting for my dns to start spreading rumors about my domain

All the root DNS servers in the world need to know where to find your site (which server/ip it is on) so they can direct ppl there when they type in yourdomain.com
It takes a while for this information to propagate to ALL the DNS servers.

Yes, they do spread rumors. During the night when we sleep they "talk" to each other and tell each other rumors of where to find yourdomain.com

They really like to gossip it seems, 'cause within 72 hours after you change your DNS EVERY dns server in the world already knows about it.

OMG, I hope they aren't rumors!

From Dictionary dot com:
=================
ru·mor (rmr)
n.
A piece of unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth.
Unverified information received from another; hearsay.
=================

I'd rather have the full verified information floating around.
;)

yeah cause you know its like the grapevine effect... it starts of as "djfony.com and in the end its "grandmasterflashandthespookykids.net"
damn gossiping dns bastards