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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| internet | the computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| world wide web | the huge collection of information, services, and web sites 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 sites own unique internet address that no other web site can use. |
| internet service provider (ISP) | a company that provides access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
| web browser | a software program that can surf the web and interact with web sites. |
| electronic mail (e-mail) | a communication sent from one person to another ober the internet. |
| netiquette | the rules or manners used in 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 internet browser is set to acess 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 maps | allows you to move from one web page to another. |
| bookmark | a shortcut that takes you directly to a web page. |
| favorites | internet explorers term for web site bookmarks. |
| history | a record kept by a browser of every web page visited in the past. |
| print preview | a browser 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 keywords. |
| boolean search | a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find more exact results. |