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32 Cards in this Set
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Cable modem
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a device that uses your TV cable to deliver an Internet connection.
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Connectivity software
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enables you to use your computer to "dial up" or connect to another computer.
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Directory search engine
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organizes listings of Web sites into hierarchical lists.
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Domain name
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identifies a specific computer on the Web and the main page of the entire site.
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E-mail software (electronic mail software)
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enables you to electronically communicate with other people by sending and receiving e-mail.
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File transfer protocol (ftp)
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the communications protocol that allows you to transfer files of information from one computer to another.
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FTP (file transfer protocol) server
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maintains a collection of files that you can download.
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Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
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the communications protocol that supports the movement of information over the Web, essentially from a Web server to you.
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Internet
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a vast network of computers that connects millions of people all over the world.
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Internet backbone
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the major set of connections for computers on the Internet.
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Internet server computer
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computer that provides information and services on the Internet.
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Internet service provider (ISP)
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a company that provides individuals, organizations, and businesses access to the Internet.
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IRC (Internet relay chat)
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server supports your use of discussion groups and chat rooms.
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Link (the technical name is hyperlink)
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clickable text or an image that takes you to another site or page on the Web.
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Mail server
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provides e-mail services and accounts.
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Network access point (NAP)
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a point on the Internet where several connections converge.
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Network service provider (NSP)
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such as MCI or AT&T, owns and maintains routing computers at NAPs and even the lines that connect the NAPs to each other.
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Satellite modem
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a modem that allows you to get Internet access from a satellite dish.
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Search engine
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a facility on the Web that helps you find sites with the information and/or services you want.
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TCP/IP (transport control protocol/Internet protocol)
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the primary protocol for transmitting information over the Internet.
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Telephone modem (or modem)
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a device that connects your computer to your phone line so that you can access another computer or network.
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Top-level domain
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three-letter extension of a Web site address that identifies its type.
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True search engine
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uses software agent technologies to search the Internet for key words and then places them into indexes.
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URL (uniform resource locator)
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an address for a specific Web page or document within a Web site.
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Web browser software
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enables you to surf the Web.
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Web page
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a specific portion of a Web site that deals with a certain topic.
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Web portal
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a site that provides a wide range of services, including search engines, free e-mail, chat rooms, discussion boards, and links to hundreds of different sites.
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Web server
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provides information and services to Web surfers.
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Web site
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a specific location on the Web where you visit, gather information, and perhaps even order products.
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Web site address
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a unique name that identifies a specific site on the Web.
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Web space
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a storage area where you keep your Web site.
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World Wide Web, or Web
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a multimedia-based collection of information, services, and Web sites supported by the Internet.
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