(1) (
Metropolitan
Area
Exchange) Originally known as Metropolitan Area Ethernets, MAEs are junction points on the Internet where data are exchanged between carriers. See
IXP and
NAP.
(2) (
Macintosh
Application
Environment) Earlier software from Apple that allowed Mac programs to run on Unix workstations under the X Window system. MAE supported AppleTalk and MacTCP, allowing Unix users to share printers, files and email with other Mac users on the network.
(3) (Mae) See
Amazon brands.