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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| internet | a gigantic computer network that conects computers across the world. |
| world wide web | a way of accessing the huge collection of information,services, and web sites avlible through the web. |
| web site | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person,group, or organization. |
| uniform resource locater (url) | the unique address that will take you directly to the web site. |
| internet servic provider (isp) | a company that sells you access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
| web browser | a program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
| electronic mail (e-mail) | a comunication sent from one person to another person,or group over the internet. |
| netiquette | the good manners one uses in electronic comunication. |
| spam | junk mail that is sent to people to sell you stuff. |
| home page | the page that allows you to search easier. |
| drill down | you click around to find reliable information and other links. |
| site map | an index of sites that you may use instead of drilling down. |
| bookmark | a shortcut that takes you directly to a web site. |
| favorites | a list that takes you to the favorited site. |
| history | a record of the sites youve visited. |
| print review | it is what allows you to see what a page will look like when it is printed. |
| search engine | a speciol web site that lets you search for other web sites using keywords. |
| boolean search | this is a search that uses keywords plus special symbols. |
| firewall | software to defend against hackers |