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46 Cards in this Set
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Internet
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a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of buisnesses
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ARPANET
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Goals:allowed scientists at different locations to share info and work together. Function even if part of the network is destroyed. Links scientific and academic researchers across the US.
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Host/server
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any computer that connects to other computers on a network
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W3C
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the world wide web consortium
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access provider
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a business that provides individuals and organizations access to the internet for free or a fee
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ISP
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a regional or national access provider
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OSP
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has many members-only features such as IM or customized Web boweser
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internet backbone
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several main transmission media carry the heaviest amount of traffic on the Internet
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IP address
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Internet protocol is a number that identifies each computer connected to the Internet
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TLD
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identifies the type of organization associated with the domain
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domain name
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the text version of an IP address
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WWW
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a widely used service on the Internet, consists of a world wide connection of electronic documents
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web site
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a collection of related web pages usually have built-in connections to other documents
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web server
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a computer that delivers requested web pages to your computer
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web 2.0
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refers to web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information
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web 3.0
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the next generation of the web that can do practically any imaginable task
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Web browser
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an application software that allows users to access and view web pages
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home page
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the first page that a web site displays
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downloading
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the process of a computer or device receiving information
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URL
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the unique address of a web page
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link/hyperlink
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a built-in connection to another related web pages or part of a web page
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search engine
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a program that finds web sites
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subject directory
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classifies web pages in an organized set of categories or groups
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multi-media
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refers to any application that combines text with graphics, or other devices
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graphic
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a digital representation of non text information such as drawing, chart, or photo
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JPEG
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a format that compresses graphics to reduce their file size which are joint photographic experts group
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GIF
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another way to compress files such as images that have few colors and are graphic image file
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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 series of still image in a sequence
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streaming
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the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow
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podcast
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a recorded audio stored on a web site that can be downloaded
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virtual reality
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the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears 3D
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plug-ins
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a program that extends the capability of a browser
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e-mail
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the transmission of messages and files via a computer network
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user name
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a unique combination of characters that identifies a specific user
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domain name
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a series of alphanumeric strings separated by periods
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mailing list
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a group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name
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instant messaging
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a real-time Internet communication service
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chat
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a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer
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chat room
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a location on an Internet server that permits users to chat with each other
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VoIP
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enables users to speak to other users over the Internet
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FTP
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an Internet standard that permits the process of file uploading and downloading with other computers
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Netiquette
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the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet
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emoticon
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used to express emotion
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spam
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Internet's version of junk mail
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flame
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abusive or insulting messages
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