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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Internet | A gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| World Wide Web | A way of accessing the huge collection of information, services, and Web sites available through the Internet |
| Web site | A specific location in the Web that contains a collection of related files and resoures by a person, group, or organization. |
| Uniform Resourse Locator (URL) | A Web site's own unique Internet address that no other Web site can use |
| Internet Service Provider (ISP) | A company that sells you 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 | Sent in bulk to many people's e-mail accounts Junk Mail also |
| Firewall | A hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders |
| Home page | The first Web page an Internet browser is set to access when opened |
| Drill down | To move from general infromation 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 straight to a page without drilling down |
| Bookmark | A shortcut that takes you directly to a Web page |
| Favorites | Internet Explorer's term for Web site bookmarks |
| History | A record kept by a browser of every Web page visted in the past few days or weeks |
| 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 use to seek out other Web pages using keywords |
| Boolean search | A search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find more exazt results |