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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| World wide web | The huge collection of information, services, and Web sites accessible through the Internet. |
| Internet | Is a gigantitic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| Web site | A specific locationon the web that contains a group of related files and resources. |
| Uniform resource locator | URL you can go directly to the web site. |
| Internet service provider | An ISP gives you access to the Internet, usally for a monthly fee. |
| Web browser | Is a software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with web sites. |
| Electronic mail (e-mail) | Is another way that you can share information using the Internet. |
| Netiqutte | Refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
| Spam | It is like junk mail. |
| Home page | The first web page an internet browser is set to access when opened. |
| 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 down |
| Bookmark | Is a shortcut that is stored in your browser that takes you direcly to a web page |
| Favorites | Is the internet exploer browser bookmarks are called. |
| History | Of yourwebsites vists. |
| Print preview | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed |
| Firewall | Is hardware of software that protects a cumputer or network from in |
| Search egine | Is a special kind of site that lets you search for other web pages using keywords. |
| Boolean search | A search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find modre exact results. |