Network is a group of computers that are connected and can exchange information. A network can consist of two computers, or millions. The internet is the most extensive network ever to exist.
Modem is an electronic device that lets computers exchange information over a conventional telephone line. It is probably the most common type of internet connection, but also usually the slowest.
DSL/Cable/T1 are very fast internet connections that allow use of data-intensive applications such as high-quality audio or video.
Server is a computer that is connected to the Internet or other network that people with access can connect to and use through their internet connection. The computer you may dial into is a server, and so is the computer that houses the website you are currently reading. A server is is sometimes called a host
Electronic mail or email is a method of sending text messages, pictures, sound, software, or other media to any other user of the same network. It is the most popular application of the Internet.
World Wide Web, The Web, WWW are names for a utilization of the Internet through which text, graphics, sound, video and other forms of media can be accessed by the public; utilizes hypertext, which are words and pictures that, when selected, provide additional related information. At least we hope so....
Browser is the software used to view documents from the Internet. If you are using a computer to read this, you are using a browser! Some browsers can display multimedia presentations, while others are limited to text only. Most browsers can be used to retrieve files for the purpose of saving on the users local disk drive. The type of browser you use is based on the abilities of your computer, the type of Internet connection you have, and on personal preference.
Hypertext is a method of associating key phrases or graphics to another piece of information available in the current document, on the same server, or on another computer on the Internet.
Links are the elements of hypertext that allow a user to instantly access other information and media, usually related to the current topic being explored.
Website, web page, homepage all refer to a hypertext document available on the Web for a particular person, business, subject of interest or other purpose that contains information and resources about the topic. They can include many different forms of media to inform and entertain.
HTML stands for hypertext mark-up language. It is the language used to provide instructions to the users computer on how to display a particular WWW site, and these instructions are the code for a hypertext or HTML document including the text, graphics, sound, video and other info to display, how to display them, and where to find them.
Online implies the use of a computer as the means of getting or distributing desired information.
Posting is the act of making files available on-line by placing them on a server.
Maintenance refers to the updating of a web site, including providing totally new information, improvements of existing features, and keeping the site dynamic in order to keep attracting visitors.
.GIF , .JPG, Flash are graphics or animation file formats, widely used on the Internet due to their use of data compression to speed transfer and the fact that they work with a variety of computers and software.
.WAV, MP3, RealAudio, RealVideo, QuickTime are are audio and video formats that feature different rates compression to allow these media to be used on slower internet connections.
CGI, PERL, PHP, ASP, ColdFusion, Java, JavaScript are types of programming that let websites do more than display text or show images. With these tools, developers can create discussion forums, feedback forms, guestbooks, text search, file sharing or uploads, and of course, electronic commerce, and much more.
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