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Term | Definition |
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Internet | The computer network that connects computers scross the wold. |
World Wide Web | The huge collection of information services and Web sited accessible through the Internet. |
Web site | A specific location on the Web that contains a group of related files and resources. |
uniform resource locator (URL) | A Web site's own unique Internet address that no other Web site can use. |
Internet service povider (ISP) | A company that provides access to the Internet usually for a monthly fee. |
Web browser | a software program that can surf the Wed and interact with Web sites. |
Electronic mail (e-mail) | A communication sent from one person to another over the Internet. |
netiquette | The reuls or manners used electronic communications. |
spam | Unwanted e-mail sent by an unknown person or business. |
firewall | Hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders especially from over the Internet. |
home page | The first Web page an Inernet browser is set to access when opened. |
drill down | To move from general information to more detailed information by exploring a series of folders drop-down menus or Web pages. |
site map | An index of the main pages in a Web site used to jump staight to page without drilling down. |
bookmark | A shortcut that takes you directly to a Web page. |
Favorites | Internet Expiorer's term for Web site bookmarks. |
History | A record kept Web page an Internet browser is set to access when opened. |
Print Preview | A brorwser function used to see how a document or Web page is going to appear on paper. |
Search engine | A Web site used to seek out other Web pages using kewords. |
Boolean search | A search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find more exact results. |