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Term | Definition |
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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 |