Chapter 2 Voacb

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e-mail

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Short for electronic mail, the transmission of messages and files via a computer network.

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user name

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Unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies a specific user.

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domain name

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Text version of an IP address.

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mailing list

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Group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name. Also called an email list or a distribution list.

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instant messaging (IM)

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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

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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 permits users to chat with each other.

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VoIP

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Technology that allows users to speak to other users over the Internet using their desktop computer, mobile computer, or mobile device.

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FTP

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Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet.

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netiquette

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short for Internet etiquette, the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet.

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emoticons

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Symbols used on the Internet to express emotion.

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spam

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Unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroups posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.

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flames

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Abusive or insulting messages sent using the Internet.

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World Wide Web

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Worldwide collection of electronic documents. See also Web.

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Web server

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Computer that delivers requested Web pages to a computer.

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Web 2.0

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Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.

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Web browser

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Application software that allows users to access and view Web pages. Also called a browser.

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home page

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First page that a Web site displays.

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downloading

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Process of a computer receiving information, such as a Web page, from a server on the Internet.

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URL

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Unique address for a Web page. See also Uniform Resource Locator or Web address.

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link

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Built-in connection to another related Web page or part of a Web page. Short for hyperlink.

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search engine

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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

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Search tool that classifies Web pages in an organized set of categories and subcategories.

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multimedia

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Any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality.

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graphic

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Digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo. See also graphical image.

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JPEG

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Format that compresses graphics to reduce their file size.

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GIF

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Graphics format that uses compression techniques to reduce file sizes.

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thumbnail

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Small version of a larger graphic.

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animation

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Appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence.

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podcast

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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 (VR)

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Computers used to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three dimensional (3-D) space.

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plug-in

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Program that extends the capability of a browser; often used to enhance multimedia. See also add-on.

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Internet

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Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. Also called the Net.

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World Wide Web

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Worldwide collection of electronic documents. See also Web.

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ARPANET

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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

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Any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network.

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World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

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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

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Business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee.

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ISP (Internet service provider)

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Regional or national Internet access provider.

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online service provider (OSP)

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Company that provides internet access as well as many members-only features.

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Internet backbone

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Major carriers of network traffic on the Internet.

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IP address

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A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet. See also Internet Protocol address.

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top-level domain

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Identifies the type of organization associated with the domain.

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domain name

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Text version of an IP address.