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Unit 3
Term | Definition |
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Interenet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World wide web | the way of accessing the huge collection of information. |
website | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group or organization. |
uniform resource locator | a websites location or address. |
internet service provider | a company that sells you access to the internet for a monthly fee. |
web browser | a software program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail | another way that you can share information using the internet. |
nentiquette | good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
spam | junk mail that is sent in bulk to peoples email accounts. |
firewall | a hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders |
home page | the first web page you see when your browser opens. |
drill down | you click a link that opens a new web page within a site. |
site map | an index of all the main pages in a site that you may use to jump straight to a page without down drilling. |
bookmark | a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a webpage. |
favorites | If theres a webpage you use a lot you can add it to your favorites and its like a shortcut from your browser. |
history | the list of pages you've visited within the last few days. |
print preview | allows you to view a page so you can see how it looks before you print it. |
search engine | a special kind of website that lets you search for other web pages using one key word. |
boolean search | a search that uses keywords and special symbols to find the exact information you want. |