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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Internet | The internet is a gigantic computer metwork that connects computers across the world. |
| World Wide Web World Wide Web | A way of accessing the huge collection of information,services,amd Web sites available through the internet. |
| Web Site | A specific location on the Web that contains a collectoin of related files and resources by a person,group,or orgaization. |
| Uniform Resoures Locater (URL) | the uniqe or distinctive,address or URL,you can go directlu to a Web site. |
| 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 internet with web sites. |
| Electronic Mail (e-mail) | Another way that you can sgare information using the innternet. |
| Netiquette | Refers to the good manners one uses in electronic commuications. |
| Spam | It is like junk mail it is sent in bulk to many peoples e-mail accounts. |
| Firewall | A hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
| Home Page | The home page is for your browser usally allows you to do one or more of the following. |
| 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 | Add a web site to your favorite list |
| History | the record of web sites you go to |
| Print Preview | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed. |
| Search Engine | Is a special kind of web site that lets you search for other. |
| Boolean Search | This a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating. |