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43 Cards in this Set
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Internet
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Worldwide collection of networks that links millions of individuals and businesses
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WWW
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Contains billions of web documents; most popular Internet service
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ARPANET
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A national network that all computers can connect to.
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Host/Server
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Any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network.
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W3C
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World Wide Consortium
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Access Provider
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Provides individuals access to Internet for free or fee.
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ISP
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Regional or National access provider.
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OSP
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Has many members-only features, like AOL or MSN.
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Internet Backbone
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Major carrier of network traffic.
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IP Address
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Uniquely identifies each device connected to the Internet.
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Domain Name
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Text version of IP address; way to get to a website.
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TLD
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Last section of domain name: ".com" ".org"
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Website
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Collection of related pages and documents.
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Web 2.0
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Allows users to share personal information, modify website content, and access built-in application software.
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Web Browser
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Application software that allows users to access websites or Web 2.0
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Home Page
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The first page a website displays, provides information about the purpose and content.
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Downloading
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The process of a computer or device receiver information from a server from the Internet.
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URL
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Uniform Resource Locator; web address, finds a specific webpage; consists of protocol, domain name, and sometimes a path.
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Hyperlink
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Built in connector to another website or page.
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Search Engine
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Program that finds related images, videos, documents, pages, maps, new and other info by entering a topic.
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Subject Directory
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Classifies web pages in organized categories such as shopping and sports, and related sub-categories.
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Multi-Media
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Any application that combines text with graphics, audio, animation, and/or games.
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Graphic
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A digital representation of non-text information such as a photo, map, or chart.
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JPEG(Joint Photographic Experts Group)
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Compresses images to compress file-size.
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GIF(Graphics Interchange Format)
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Allows less colors but enables animation.
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Thumbnail
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A small version of a larger graphic.
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Animation
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The appearance of motion created by displaying a sequence of still images quickly.
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Streaming
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Process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow.
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Podcast
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Recorded audio stored on a website that can be downloaded and listened to.
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Virtual Reality
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Use of computers to simulate the real-world.
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Plug-Ins
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Program that extends the capabilities of a browser.
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E-mail
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Transmission of messages and files via a computer.
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User name
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Unique combination of characters that defines a specific person.
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Mailing list
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Group of email names and addresses given to a single name.
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Instant Messages
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Real-time Internet connection that allows users to send messages when online.
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Chat
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Real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer.
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Chat Room
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Location on an Internet server that allows users to chat.
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VoIP
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Voice over IP, enables users to speak over the Internet, rather than using a phone line.
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FTP
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File-Transfer Protocol, permits the process of file uploading and downloading.
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Netiquette
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Code of behaviors and ethics one should follow while on the Internet.
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Emoticon
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Smiley face used to express emotion.
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Spam
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Internet version of junk mail.
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Flame
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Abusive or insulting messages.
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