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Term | Definition |
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internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
world wide web | the web is only one part of the internet. |
web site | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resouces a person, group, or organization. |
uniform resource locator | web site address. |
internet resource provider | a company that sells you access to the intenet. |
web browser | a software program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail | another way that you can share information using the intenet. |
netiquette | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communations. |
spam | like junk mail. |
firewall | is hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home page | the first web page you see then your browser opens. |
drill down | to find more specific information. |
site map | an index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drilling. |
bookmark | a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you diretcly navigae to the page or write down the specific url. |
favorites | bookmarks an intetnet brsowser. |
history | your web site views. |
print preview | allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed. |
search engine | a special kind of web site that lets you search for other web pages using keywords. |
boolean search | this is a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad. |