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Term | Definition |
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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 |