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| Internet | global network connecting millions of computers |
| network | a structure linking computers together to share resources |
| WWW | a system of link documents that are accessible through a browser |
| host computer | network server providing means of sharing computers |
| client computer | the requesting program or user |
| HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) | protocol that enables transfer of data from host to client |
| URL (Uniform Resource Locator) | address that provides the path to a document or location on the Internet |
| browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape) | Software program that request a page, interprets code within a web page, and then d |
| hyperlink | allow users to move from one topic to another by clicking a key word or phrase |
| bookmark | favorite site |
| Internet service providers (ISP) | Cox, AOL, Earthlink, Juno,etc. |
| online service providers (OSP) | Ebay, American Express, etc. |
| HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) | one of the most commonly used authoring language for web pages |
| WYSIWYG text editor | a program allowing user to view code and document created |
| Cloud Computing | delivery on-demand computing resources from applications to data centers |
| navigation map | outlines structure of entire web project |
| downloading off Internet | save or copy file, text, or picture from the Internet |
| uploading onto Internet | Transmitting data from your computer to host computer/server |
| email | most widely use tool on the Internet |
| portal web (Yahoo, MSN, etc.) | web site with variety of Internet services |
| active window | area on the desktop that is currently being used |
| anti-virus program | software that can detect a known virus |
| bit | binary digit, either 0 or 1. Smallest unit of storage on computer. |
| byte | comprised of 8 bits. stores one character of information |
| crash | When the computer system stops working for some reason and must be restarted. |
| default | a software function or procedure that occurs automatically, ex. default printer. |
| dialog box | a window which allows the user to enter information to tell the computer what to do and how to do it |
| edit | to enter, change, or erase data. |
| filename | name assigned to a file |
| folder | where files are stored on a computer, also referred to as directory |
| formula | used for calculation of values in a spreadsheet |
| function keys | keys on top of the keyboard used to give the computer instructions |
| F1 | help key |
| GB | Gigabyte, approx. one billion bytes |
| GIF | a graphics file format (Graphic Interchange Format) |
| graphics card | Located inside computer case, generates the text and images to the screen |
| hacker | term used to refer to an individual who is able to break into a computer system |
| hard copy | printed copy of text, numbers, or graphics from a computer |
| hardware | the electronic components and devices that make up a computer |
| icons | pictures on a screen or toolbar that represents various commands, files, or folders |
| inbox | The mailbox that holds incoming mail. |
| information superhighway | The availability and use of information and communication by means of computers and computer networks. |
| input device | Used for inputing informaiton, keyboard, mouse, and microphone. |
| JPEG | A graphics file format used often for displaying photographs. |
| keywords | Words entered into a search engine in order to find the information on the Internet. |
| mail merge | merging a main document with a data source |
| MB | Megabytes. Often used to refer to 1 million bytes |
| memory | a device for temporary storage of data while a task is being carried out. |
| monitor | Output device similar to a TV screen, displays text and images on the screen. |
| motherboard | A physical layout in a computer case that contains the computer's basic circuitry and components. |
| navigation | Method of moving through a website. |
| operating system | Controls the overall activity of the computer |
| password | A string of characters that a user must supply to meet security requirements. |
| PC | Personal computer used by one person; can be connected to a network. |
| Pop-up | A small window that opens in response to a mouse click or programming. |
| programmer | A person who designs, writes, and tests computer programs. |
| public domain | Software that is not protected by copyright. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory, memory that is temporarily stored when the computer is running and executing a program. |
| Recycle Bin | Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin. |
| Resolution | The number of pixels a computer monitor can display. |
| Web Browser | the software program that accesses the web documents |
| Web document | a file that contains web elements that you can select |
| Local Area Network (LAN) | a network within a single building or a coverage area of half-mile |
| Wide Area Network (WAN) | Links LANs extend over a very wide area |
| Server | a computer that delivers information and software to other computers linked by a network |
| Client | the requesting program or user |
| ARPANET | the Internet that was established by the Department of Defense in 1968 |
| Backbone | h-speed fiber-optic networks that connect |
| TCP/IP | used to send packets over the Internet |
| IP | the address for every computer or device on the network |
| Dotted quad notation | the decimal notation system used an IP address |
| Domain name | the text version of an IP address |
| Domain name system | translates domain names into IP addresses |
| Domain name system | translates domain names into IP addresses |
| Top Level Domain | the rightmost part of a domain name (.com, .net, etc.) |
| CSS | describes how HTML elements are to be displayed on screen, paper, or in other media. |
