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plug-ins - is a program that extends the capability of a browser.
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web site - Collection of related Web pages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a Web server.
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web server- Computer that delivers requested Web pages to a computer.
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web browser-Application software that allows users to access and view Web pages. Also called a browser.
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home page-First page that a Web site displays.
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downloading-Process of a computer receiving information, such as a Web page, from a server on the Internet.
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url-Unique address for a Web page. See also Uniform Resource Locator or Web address.
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link-Built-in connection to another related Web page or part of a Web page. Short for hyperlink.
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search engine-Program that finds Web sites, Web pages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.
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subject directory-Search tool that classifies Web pages in an organized set of categories and subcategories.
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multi-media-Any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality.
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graphic-Digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo. See also graphical image.
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jpeg-Format that compresses graphics to reduce their file size.
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gif-Graphics format that uses compression techniques to reduce file sizes.
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thumbnail-Small version of a larger graphic.
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animation-Appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence.
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podcast-Recorded audio, usually an MP3 file, stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or a portable digital audio player such as an iPod.
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virtual reality-Computers used to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three dimensional (3-D) space.
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email-Short for electronic mail, the transmission of messages and files via a computer network.
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user name-Unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies a specific user.
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domain name-Text version of an IP address.
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mailing list-Group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name. Also called an email list or a distribution list.
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im-Real-time Internet communications service that notifies a user when one or more people are online and then allows the user to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room with those people.
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chat-real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer.
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chat room-Location on an Internet server that permits users to chat with each other.
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voip-Computers used to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three dimensional (3-D) space.
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ftp-Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet.
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netiquette-short for Internet etiquette, the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet.
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emotican-Symbols used on the Internet to express emotion.
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spam-Unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroups posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.
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flame-Abusive or insulting messages sent using the Internet.
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arpanet-Network developed by the Pentagon's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) that linked scientific and academic researchers across the United States.
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host-Any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network.
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w3c-Consortium of nearly 400 organizations from around the world that oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet.
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access provider-Business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee.
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isp-Regional or national Internet access provider.
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osp-Company that provides internet access as well as many members-only features.
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internet backbone-Major carriers of network traffic on the Internet.
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ip address-A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet. See also Internet Protocol address.
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tld-Identifies the type of organization associated with the domain.
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