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Internet
a worldwide collection of millions of computers and networks of all sizes. It is a network of networks
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)
a project started in 1969 by the U.S. Department of Defense, was the beginning of the internet.
Internet Backbone
is a foundation network linked with fiber-optic cables that can support very high bandwidth. It is made up of many interconnected government, academic, commercial, and other high-capacity data routers.
Hypermedia
documents include embedded references to audio, text, images, video, and other documents.
Hypertext
consists of links users can click to follow a particular thread. (the embedded references in hypermedia documents)
Domain Name Systems (DNS)
Servers using this protocol (called DNS servers) maintain lists of computers' and Web sites' addresses and their associated IP addresses.
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
also called "universal resource locators" identify a Web page. A URL is the address of a document or site on the Internet.
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
is the language used to create Web pages. It defines a page's layout and appearance by using tags and attributes. A tag delineates a section of the page, such as the header or body; an attributes specifies a value for a page component, such as a font color.
Navigational Tools
are used to travel from site to site ("surf") the internet.
Directories
are indexes of information based on keywords in documents, making it possible for search engines to find what you're looking for.
Search Engine
such as google.com or ask.com, is an information system that enables users to retrieve data from the Web by searching for information using search terms.
Discussion Groups
are usually for exchanging opinions and ideas on a specific topic, usually or a technical or scholarly nature. Group members post messages or articles that others in the group can read.
Newsgroups
are typically more general in nature and can cover any topic; they allow people to get together for fun or for business purposes.
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
enables users in chat rooms to exchange text message with people in other locations in real time.
Instant Messaging (IM)
is a service for communicating with others via a private "chat room" on the internet.
Internet Telephony
is using the Internet rather than the telephone network to exchange spoken conversations.
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
is the protocol used for Internet Telephony.
Intranet
is a network within an organization that uses Internet protocols and technologies (for example, TCP/IP, which includes File Transfer Protocol (FTP),SMTP, and others) for collecting, storing, and disseminating useful information that supports business activities, such as sales, customer service, human resources, and marketing.
Extranet
is a secure network that uses the Internet and Web technologies to connect intranets of business partners so that communication between organizations or between consumers is possible
Web 2.0
refers to the trend toward Web applications that are more interactive than traditional Web applications. Collaboration or e-collaboration is one of its key components.
Blog
a journal or newsletter that's updated frequently and intended for the general public. Blogs reflect their authors' personality and often include philosophical reflections and opinions on social or political issues
Wiki
is a type of Web site that allows users to add, delete, and sometimes modify content.
Social Networking
refers to a broad class of Web sites and services that allow users to connect with friends, family, and colleagues online as well as meet people with similar interests or hobbies.
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds
fast, easy way to distribute Web content in Extensible Markup Language (XML) format. It is a subscription service you sign up for, and new content from Web sites you've selected is delivered via a feed reader to one convenient spot.
Podcast
is an electronic audio file, such as an MP3 file, that's posted on the Web for users to download to their mobile devices- iPhones, iPods, and Zune, for example- or even their computers.
Internet2 (I2)
is a collaborative effort involving more than 200 U.S. universities and corporations to develop advanced internet technologies and applications for higher education and academic research
Gigapop
is a local connection point-of-prescence that connects a variety of high-performance networks, and its main function is the exchange of I2 traffic with specified bandwidth.