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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| world wide web | (a.k.a. the web) is only one part of the internet. it is a way of accessing the huge collection of information,services, and websites available through the internet. |
| web site | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a group,person, or organization. |
| uniform resource locator | (a.k.a. url) web address for a website to go directly to it. each web page has one. |
| internet service provider | (a.k.a. ISP) a company that sells you access to the internet. |
| web browser | a software program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
| electronic mail | (a.k.a. e-mail) another way that you are able to share information using the internet. |
| netiquette | (a.k.a. internet etiquette) refers to good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
| spam | junk mail that is sent in bulk to many people's e-mail. |
| firewall | hardware that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
| home page | the home page for your browser that loads when you start the program. |
| drill down | to look for information specifically when you click a web page within a site. |
| site map | an index for all the pages on the website that you are currently on. |
| bookmark | a shortcut that is stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
| favorites | a bookmark that goes to the website that you saved immediately. |
| history | a web tracking tool to keep up with what websites you get on. |
| print preview | a page (not a web page) that will print what you need to print in sections that you want it in. |
| search engine | a special kind of website 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. |