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Access
The ability to use certain computers on the Internet. Access can be prevented through passwords, user ID's and other means.
Address
The Uniform Resource Locator of a file contained on a network. This can be the home page of a website or any of its files.
Application
Any software on your computer that allows you to perform specific functions.
Authentication
A way to determine proper user identity prior to accessing a network.
Backbone
The main high speed data lines of the Internet to which computers connect and transfer data.
Bandwidth
The amount of information your connection to the Internet can carry. On average typical phone lines can carry 1 kilobyte of information per second. For example a one page letter is about 15K and would take roughly 15 seconds to transfer from one computer to another over regular phone lines using a 14.4kbps modem.
Browser
Software application that enables you to view, manage, and access websites and files on the Internet, local networks and on your computer.
Database
A compilation of information which can be grouped in a variety of ways. For example, you can use a database to provide your pictures of products, prices, sizes, colors, etc. Web users can then access that information based on the criteria they believe to be most important.
Download
Transferring a file to your computer by either clicking on a hyperlink, or using FTP software.
Dedicated line
A permanent connection to the Internet using a separate phone line.
Domain Name System
Its the database that translates text addresses into a numeric Internet address.
Electronic Mail (E-mail)
A means to send messages to individuals or groups on the Internet. It is estimated there will be more than 550 million E-mail users by the year 2000.
Feedback Forms
Part of a website that ask users to input information. These forms are used to collect interests, demographic data, order products and other information sharing functions.
File Transfer Protocol
Any application that allows you to move files between computers. These are the rules that the computer will follow to complete the transfer.
Host
The computer location where your website resides.
Internet
A global connection of computers which provide E-mail, FTP, and the World Wide Web.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
This is a company that allows you access to the Internet. Most do this for a monthly fee based on the number of hours used. These companies can be located in your home town or across the country.
Navigate
Following links on websites to select new information.
Network
A system of computers that are linked together.
Search engine
A means to instruct a program to seek and return specific information.
Server
The computer that contains information being requested by the client.
Webmaster
The person who maintains the web server and its contents
World Wide Web (WWW)
The part of the Internet which provides easy file viewing, multimedia capabilities, and hyperlinked documents.
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