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Unit 3
Term | Definition |
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internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world.It has changed the way people communicate, work,and have fun |
world wide web | It is the only one part of the internet.It is a way of accessing the huge collection of information. services, and web sites available through the internet. |
web site | A specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform resource locator | It is the address of the web site |
internet service provider | is a company that sells you access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
web browser | a software program that let you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail | 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. it is sent in bulk to many people's email accounts. |
firewall | is a hardware of software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home page | the first thing that you see when you open your browser is your home page. |
drill down | to find more specific information use the drill down. |
site map | an index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drill down |
book mark | a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page or write down the specific URL |
favorits | In the internet explorer browser, bookmarks are called favorites |
history | a list of web sites you visited |
print preview | it allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed |
search engine | a website that allows you to search for other web pages |
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 broad |