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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| internet | a giganitic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| world wide web | the huge collection of information, services,and websites accessible through the internet. |
| website | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
| uniform resource locator (url) | a web sites own adress that no other site can use. |
| internet service provider (isp) | is a company that sells you access to the internet. |
| 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. |
| netiquette | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
| spam | is like junk mail. |
| firewall | is hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
| home page | the first web page you see when you first open your browser. |
| 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 stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
| favorites | is what a bookmark is called in the internet explorer browser. |
| history | every website you have visited for the past few days, even weeks. |
| print preveiw | is what a bookmark is called in the internet explorer browser. |
| search engine | is 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 symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad. |