Term | Definition |
Internet | Gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World wide web | The huge collection of information, services, and Web sites accessible through the Internet. |
Web site | specific location on the Web thaty contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
uniform resource locator (url) | a Web sites own unique internet addres that no other Web site can use. |
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 interact with web sites. |
electronic mail (e-mail) | another way that you can share information using the internet. |
netiquette | the rules or manners used in electronic communication. |
spam | junk mail |
fire wall | hard ware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home page | the first web page an internet browser is set to access when opened. |
drill down | to move from general information to more detailed information by exploring a series of folders, drop-down menus, or web pages. |
site map | an idex of all the main pages in the site you may use this to to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
book mark | a short cut that takes you directly to a web page |
favorites | internet explorers term for web site bookmarks |
history | all the websites you have visited. |
print preview | allows you to view a page before it is printed. |
search egine | allows you to search for other web pages using keywords. |
boolean search | uses key words plus special symbols to find the exact. |