| A | B |
| ActiveX | A set of rules developed by Microsoft for Windows that controls Windows applications. |
| Cookie | Small text files created by some Web pages when you visit the site that may include information about your preferences. |
| Client | A computer that uses the services of another program. |
| Domain | A name or other attribute that identifies a computer or web site on the internet. |
| Digital Certificate | An electronic document similar to an ID card. |
| Geographic Imaging | Technology to change the imagery of the Earth's surface to valuable information. |
| File Transfer Protocol | Internet standard that allows uers to download and upload files with other computers on the Internet. |
| Hit | Any time a piece of data matches search words you specify. |
| Home Page | First page that is displayed when a browser is launched. |
| Hypertext Markup Language | Protocol that controls how Web pages are formatted and displayed. |
| Hypertext Transfer Protocol | Protocol that defines how messages are formatted and transmitted over the World Wide Web. |
| Internet Protocol Address | A numerical addressing system that uniquely identifies computers and networks linked to the Internet. |
| Internet Service Provider | An organization or company that provides connectivity to the Internet through telecommunications lines or wireless system. |
| Mosaic | The first graphical browser. |
| Podcast | A method of publishing files to the Internet that can be streamed or downloaded for playback on a computer or a personal digital player. |
| Portal | A website that feature future content, but also contains links to other sites. |
| Really Simple Syndication | A format orginally developed to syndicate news articles online. |
| Secure Socket Layer | A protocol for managin the security of message transmission on the Internet. |
| Social Network Site | An online community that provides interaction for groups of people who share a similar interest or activity. |
| Uniform Resource Locator | Address that tells the browser to locate a Web page. |
| Wiki | A colloborative Web site tht can be edited by anyone with access. |