Obfuscation
Scrambling all symbolic code information such that no problem-domain information remains.

On Hold
A domain name that has not been reregistered by its owner, but not yet in the pool of available names may be said to be on hold status.

Open Source
Open source software is distributed with the source code freely available for alteration and customization. The idea behind open source software is the exact opposite of the old "too many cooks spoil the broth" adage. Theoretically, through the collective work of many programmers, the resulting software can become more useful and free of holes and bugs. One of the most well-known pieces of open source software is Linux.

Open Text
A large business-only directory. The URL is http://www.opentext.com.

Optimization
The changes that are made to the content and code of a web site in order to increase it's rankings in the results pages of search engines and directories. Examples: These changes may involve rewriting body copy, altering Title or Meta tags, removal of Frames or Flash content, and the seeking of incoming links.

Outsourcing
Outsourcing, or off shore hiring, refers to the employment of individuals living outside the United States by companies in the US to technology related fields for competitve wages.