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26 Cards in this Set
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Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET)
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the project started in 1969 by the U.S. Department of Defense that was the beginning of the Internet.
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blog
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a journal or newsletter that’s updated frequently and intended for the general public.
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Directories
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are indexes of information based on keywords in documents.
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Discussion groups
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are usually formed for people to exchange opinions and ideas on a specific topic, usually of a technical or scholarly nature.
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Domain Name System (DNS)
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protocol is used to convert domain names IP addresses
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Extranet
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a secure network that uses the Internet and Web technologies to connect intranets of business partners.
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Gigapop
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a local connection point–of–presence.
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Hypermedia
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documents can 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 (topic).
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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
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is the language used to create Web pages.
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Instant messaging (IM)
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is a service for communicating with others via the Internet in a private “chat room.”
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Internet
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worldwide collection of millions of computers and networks of all sizes.
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Internet backbone
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a foundation network linked with fiber–optic cables that can support very high bandwidth.
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Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
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enables users in chat rooms to exchange text messages in real time.
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Internet telephony
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is using the Internet to exchange spoken conversations
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Internet2 (I2)
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is a collaborative effort involving U.S. universities and corporations to develop advanced Internet technologies and applications for higher education and academic research
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Intranet
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a network within an organization that uses Internet protocols and technologies for collecting, storing, and disseminating useful information that supports business activities.
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Navigational tools
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are used to travel from site–to–site or to “surf” the Internet
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Newsgroups
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can be established for any topic; they allow people to get together for fun or for business purposes.
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Podcast
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an electronic audio file, such as an MP3 file, that’s posted on the Web for users to download to their mobile devices.
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Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds
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are a fast, easy way to distribute Web content in Extensible Markup Language (XML) format.
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search engine
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an information system that enables users to retrieve data from the Web by searching for information using search terms.
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Social networking
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refers to Web sites and services that allow users to connect with friends, family, and colleagues.
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Uniform resource locators (URLs)
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also called “universal resource locators,” identify a Web page.
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Web 2.0
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describes the trend of Web applications that are more interactive than traditional Web applications.
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Wiki
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a type of Web site that allows users to add, delete, and sometimes modify content.
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