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| Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) | A set of rules and guidelines that are set up to regulate Internet use and to protect the user. |
| Antivirus Software | An application designed to search for viruses and repair files on a computer. |
| Computer Vandalism | The intentional act of destroying computer files or computer networks. |
| Copyright | Law granting a legal right to a copyright holder or author, which requires their permission to make non-archival copies of the work in question. |
| CPU | The main chip that allows computers to do millions of calculations per second and makes it possible for users to write letters and balance checkbooks. |
| Emerging Technologies | Technologies that are new and in the developmental stages; not in widespread use. |
| Fair Use and Multimedia Guidelines | The fair use doctrine provides educators with the right to make reasonable copies of copyrighted materials without specific consent of the author for purposes of criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The guidelines permit the use of copyrighted works in teaching, if certain factors are considered, including: the purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational), the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount of the work copied in relation to the work as a whole, the effect of use on the potential market for or value of the work. |
| Firewall | Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate websites, and protects the network from unauthorized users. |
| Freeware | Software written and then donated to the public, so anyone is free to copy it and share with their friends. This is not the same as shareware or commercial software, which is supposed to be paid for. |
| Hacker | An unauthorized person who secretly gains access to computer files. |
| Hardware | Part of the computer system such as a keyboard, screen, mouse, joystick, printer, speakers, etc. |
| Monitor | The device with a screen used to show computer images. |
| Mouse | A tool used to move the cursor and pointer around on the screen. |
| Network | A system of connected computers that allows the sharing of files and equipment. There are two types of networks: local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). |
| Online Safety | Precautions taken to protect personal information and images from being misused by others. |
| Password | A code for the security protection to allow access to a computer or the computer programs. |
| Printer | A hardware device used to make a paper copy of what is created on the computer. |
| Public Domain | Software written and then donated to the public. Anyone can use and copy public domain software free of charge, but it is not always the same quality as commercial software. |
| Security | Protection of computer, computer files, or a computer network from use without permission of the owner or owners. |
| Server | A special computer used to store programs and files, and then sends it out to other computers one or all at a time. |
| Shareware | Software that can be tried before you purchase. |
| Software/Applications | Programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, manage finances, draw pictures, and play games. |
| Standalone Computer | A computer that does not rely upon any other computer or server to work. |
| Trojan Horse | Type of computer virus that is disguised as a useful application. |
| Virus | A computer program designed to damage computer files. |
| Worm | A computer file designed to do damage that goes through a computer and possibly a network. |
