| A | B |
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| domain name | used to identify the details of the information's source |
| text messaging | keyed messages related via a pager or cell phone |
| podcasting | A method of publishing files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically |
| email | electronic exchange of messages and files that are connected to the Internet or some other computer network via wireless or other link. |
| body | the message of a memo |
| keyword | unique phrases or terms |
| unmoderated | no administrator/moderator is present |
| subject | topic of message |
| cc | notation for additional receipient names and web addresses |
| blogs | Web-based journals often used by individuals or groups to maintain a record of thoughts, picturesm and interests. |
| individual search engine | Uses computer programs called "spiders", "crawlers", or "robots" to match key search words with the web pages that contain them. |
| meta search engine | sends requests for information to several search engines simultaneously and compiles the results |
| boolean | uses operators with keywords to narrow search parameters |
| subject directories | searchable databases that are developed and maintained by human selection of sites to search broad subject categories |
| discussion boards | online bulletin boards that provide a forum for users to post and respond to messages from other users |
| chating | talking in real-time to other network users from all parts of the world |
| attachment | files that are sent along with the email |
| moderated | administrator or moderator monitor discussion threads for content and netiquette |
| protocol | how the file will be transferred |
| URL | uniform resource locator |
| field | s search parameter, such as a titles, genre, date of publication |
