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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| virus | a progam that can damage your computer. |
| internet | A gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| world wide web | Is only one part of the internet. |
| web site | A specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files & resources by a person, group, or organization. |
| uniform resource 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. |
| web browser | A software program that lets you the web & interact with web sites. |
| electronic mail (e-mail) | Is anoter way that you can share information using the internet. |
| netiquette | The rules or manners used in electronic communications. |
| spam | Unwanted e-mail sent by an unknown person or business. |
| firewall | Is 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 find more specific information. |
| site map | an index of the main pages in a web site, used to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
| bookmarks | A shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
| favorites | Internet explorer's term for web site bookmarks. |
| history | 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 graphical afvertisement that takes you to another web site when you click on it. |