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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| internet | gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world |
| world wide web | is only one part of the internet |
| web site | is a specific location on the web |
| URL | if you know the unique address you can go directly to a web site |
| ISP | a company that sells you access to the internet for a fee |
| web browser | a software program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites |
| another way that you can share information using the internet | |
| netiqutte | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communication |
| spam | junk mail is sent in bulk to many people |
| firewall | is hardware or software |
| home page | the home page for your browser usually allows you to do one or more thing |
| drill down | find more specific infomation |
| site map | an index of all the main pages in the site |
| bookmark | a shortcut stored in your browser |
| favorites | a site saved to a list that is easily assessed |
| history | sites recently visited |
| print preview | to see what a page will look like when printed |
| search engine | a kind of site that lets you search for others |
| Boolean search | uses keywords and symbols to find exact info |