| A | B |
|---|
| ARPA | DOD agency that originated the first global computer network. |
| bandwidth | The amount of information, sometimes called traffic, that can be carried on a network at one time. |
| command line interface | Method for accessing c omputers; uses typed-in commands |
| common gateway interface | A protocol that allows a Web server to pass control to a software application, to recieve and organize information, and to send it back to the user in a consistent format. |
| dial-up connections | ISP connections that uses a modem and a standard phone line. |
| direct connection | A dedicated telephone connection that often uses a high-speed T1 or T3 line. |
| domain name system DNS | A system that maps uniquely hierachical names to specific Internet addresses |
| electronic mail | A system for transferring messages from one computer to another over a network |
| File Transfer Protocol | A system for transferring files between computers. |
| Graphical user interface | Method for accessing computers; uses graphics, drop-down menus, icons, and a mouse. |
