# Terminology - Architecture

- Push Networking: for this paper, we will define as user-level network communication that happens automatically, without the sender or receiver explicitly having to initiate it. This is to some extent independent of network topology, address modes, or content.

- Publish/Subscribe: publishers announce what content they have available, and subscribers sign up to receive portions of interest. After subscribing, content is delivered automatically.

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