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27 Cards in this Set
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Internet
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a worldwide collection of millions of computers and networks of all sizes. It is a network of networks
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Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)
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a project started in 1969 by the U.S. Department of Defense, was the beginning of the internet.
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Internet Backbone
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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.
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Hypermedia
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documents include embedded references to audio, text, images, video, and other documents.
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Hypertext
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consists of links users can click to follow a particular thread. (the embedded references in hypermedia documents)
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Domain Name Systems (DNS)
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Servers using this protocol (called DNS servers) maintain lists of computers' and Web sites' addresses and their associated IP addresses.
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Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
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also called "universal resource locators" identify a Web page. A URL is the address of a document or site on the Internet.
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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
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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.
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Navigational Tools
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are used to travel from site to site ("surf") the internet.
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Directories
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are indexes of information based on keywords in documents, making it possible for search engines to find what you're looking for.
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Search Engine
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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.
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Discussion Groups
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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.
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Newsgroups
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are typically more general in nature and can cover any topic; they allow people to get together for fun or for business purposes.
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Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
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enables users in chat rooms to exchange text message with people in other locations in real time.
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Instant Messaging (IM)
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is a service for communicating with others via a private "chat room" on the internet.
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Internet Telephony
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is using the Internet rather than the telephone network to exchange spoken conversations.
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Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
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is the protocol used for Internet Telephony.
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Intranet
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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.
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Extranet
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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
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Web 2.0
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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.
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Blog
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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
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Wiki
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is a type of Web site that allows users to add, delete, and sometimes modify content.
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Social Networking
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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.
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Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds
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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.
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Podcast
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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.
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Internet2 (I2)
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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
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Gigapop
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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.
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