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the internet and the world wide web
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9th Grade
08/28/2017

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Accesses point 
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A wireless connection device used to connect a wireless computing device to a wired network.

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Add-ons
Definition

Programs that help you view files, such as animation, audio, or video, which are included in Web pages.

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Blogs 
Definition

The short for Weblog, it is an online personal journal that can be posted on a Web page. Blogs typically contain reflections, comments, and other materials such as graphics or videos provided by the writer.

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Chat
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An online discussion in a chat room.

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Chat Room 
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A Web site that enables communication instantly with other people who have logged on to the same Web site.

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E-commerce  
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The business transactions made over the Internet, such as buying and selling items online.

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Email 
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An electronic form of the traditional postal mail that allows you to exchange messages and files over a network.

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Instant Messaging
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A means or system that enables the transmission of electronic messages instantly.

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Internet 
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A worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for information exchange.

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IP address 
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A numeric address that specifies the exact location of a computer on the Web.
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ISP
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A company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations. 

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Modem
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A connection device that allows you to connect your computer to the Internet. It converts digital information into analog information and transmits it over a phone line. 
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Network
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A group of computers that are connected to share resources and exchange information. 

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Online 
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A computer when connected to the Internet is said to be online.

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Online community 
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Communities formed by groups of computer users who have common interests and purpose to communicate with each other over the Internet.

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Portal 
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A Web site that offers information related to a specific topic in the form of a directory. A portal acts as a starting point to a number of resources on the Web.

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protocol 
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A standard method of transferring data between different computers

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Search Engine    
Definition

A program that allows you to search and retrieve information over the Internet.

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The web 
Definition
Also known as the World Wide Web (WWW), it is a collection of information that is accessible on the Internet. This information is arranged logically and stored on computers known as Web servers.
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Web Addresss
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The address that specifies the exact location of the Web site and is also known as the Uniform Resource Locator (URL). A Web address also specifies the protocol to be used for transferring data between different computers.

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Web browser
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A program that enables you to view and interact with various resources on the Web.

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Web page   
Definition

Aformatted text document on the Web

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Web site 
Definition

A collection of one or more Web pages that are linked together and made available through a Web server.

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