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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Internet | a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals |
| access provider | a business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee |
| IP address | a number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet |
| domain name | is the text version of an IP address |
| DNS Server | translates the domain name into its associated IP address |
| World wide web | consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents (called web pages) |
| web site | is a collection of related Web pages and associated items |
| web server | is a computer that delivers requested Web pages to your computer |
| Web 2.0 | refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to interact |
| web browser | allows users to access Web pages and Web 2.0 programs |
| home page | first page that a Web site displays |
| surfing the web | Using these links to explore the Web |
| downloading | process of receiving information |
| URL | unique address for a web page |
| search engine | Finds information related to a specific topic |
| multimedia | refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video and/or virtual reality |
| graphic | a digital representation of nontext information |
| thumbnail | a small version of a larger graphic |
| animation | the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence |
| web publishing | the development and maintenance of Web pages |
| E-commerce | a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network |
| VoIP | enables users to speak to other users over the Internet |
| File Transfer Protocol | an Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet |
| Netiquette | the code of acceptable Internet behavior |
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