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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 huge collection of information,sercives,andweb sites accessible through the internet. |
web site | a special location on the web thatcontains a collestion of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
uniform resource locator | a web site'sown unique internet address that no other web site can use. |
internet service provider | acompany thet procides access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
web browser | a software program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail (e-mail) | another way that you can share information using the internet. |
netiquette | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
spam | like junk mail. |
firewall | hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home page | the first web page you see when your browser opens. |
drill down | fing more specific information |
site map | an index of all the main pages in the site theat you may use to jump straight to a page witthout drilling down. |
bookmark | a shortcutstored in your browser that takes you would in a book. |
favorites | in the internet explorer browser, bookmarks are called favoirtes. |
history | this record is called the history of your web site visits. |
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 | a search that uses keywords plus special symobols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search results that aretoo general or too broad. |