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Term | Definition |
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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 |