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| hyperlinks | An area on a web page that, when highlighted and clicked on, will take you to another location on the web |
| hypertext markup language | This text-based program is used to create documents for the WWW. HTML is a series of tags that are integrated into a text document |
| keywords | Describes the information you are trying to locate while searching for data on the web. |
| logic bombs | Computer virus which is triggered by the appearance or disappearance of specified data |
| math symbols | One key symbol used to abbreviate words such as and/or. You can use math symbols in a search on the web to help focus the search |
| newsgroup | A discussion forum or a type of bulletin board. Each “board” is dedicated to discussion on a particular topic |
| protocols | A standard format for transferring data between two devices. TCP/IP is the agreed upon international standard for transmitting data. |
| related search | Pre-programmed queries or questions suggested by the search engine |
| search engine | Another Internet tool to help you locate information on the Internet |
| shareware | Software you can use for free for a specified period to try it out. If you decide that you like it and it meets your needs, you are suppose to pay for it |