Ch. 2.2 Internet Services
Hyperlink
Built in link another related web page
Homepage
Refers to the first page that a web cite plays ( index . Htm )
POP3
protocol used to receive mail
SMTP
protocol used to send mail
netiquette
the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the internet ex. don't spam
chat rooms
very similar to instant messaging but instead of one to one communicating users log onto a theme based virtual room and communicate with several people only known by their screen name
Search engine
A software program provides by companies which helps you locate websites , web pages , and Internet files ( Google )
web publishing
the development and maintenance of web pages
web master
the person in charge of the developments and maintenance of a web site
streaming
the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow , allows users to access and use a file before it is completely downloaded
the transmission of messaging and files via a computer network on of the original services on a computer network
Web 2.0
Reference to web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information
Audio
Sound files that include music , etc. - a common format for an audio file on the Internet (.mp3) which reduces an audio file to 1/10th of its original size while preserving the sound quality.
Micro browser
Special type of browser designed for small screens and limited computing power
Animation
The appearance of motion by displaying a series of still images in a sequence
virtual reality
the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears to be 3D space
JPEG
The most widely used file type for saving images using a compression technique to reduce the file for faster size and downloading from the web.
Downloading
The process of a computer or device receiving information such as a web page.
GIF
Used to save about Animated documents
http:// or https://
Usually found at the beginning of an URL. It stands for hyper text transfer protocol , the communications protocol used to transfer web pages on the web pages. ( secure )
plug-ins / add-ons
a program that extends the compatibility of a browser
instant messaging
a real time communications service that notifies you when people are online and allows you to send typed messages
the web
a world wide collection of electronic documents that have built in hyperlinks to other related documents
web page
an electronic document
FTP
an internet standard that allows you to exchange files with other computers on the internet by downloading and uploading files
web browser
application software that allows you to access and view web pages
video
consists of full motion images played back at various speeds , a common compression standard is the MPEG ( .mp4)
VOIP
enables users to speak to other users over the internet instead of the public telephone lines
consumer to consumer
one consumer sells directly to another consumer such as an online auction
newsgroups / messaging boards
online area in which users have a written discussion about a particular topic.
business to consumer
sale of goods and services to the general public
Graphics
A digital representation of non text information such as a drawing , chart or photo
Education
Offers exciting challenges avenues for forms and informal teaching and learning
AAC (Apple)
One of the files has a m4p file extension and the others has a m4a extension file.
Personal
Private individual or family not associated with any organization
Content aggregator
A business that gathers and organizes web content and then distributed or feeds the content to subscribers for a fee
Web application
Allows users to access and interact with software through a web browser on any computer or device that is connected to the Internet.
Multi media
Any application that combines text with graphics , animation , audio , etc. - these files are very large which slows down their download speed
Wiki
Collaborative web site that allows users to create , add to , modify , or delete the web site content via their web browser
Advocacy
Contains content that describes a cause , opinion or idea. Usually present views of a particular group or association.
Business / marketing
Contains content that promotes or sells products or services
Informational
Contains factual information on a particular topic , usually sponsored by city , etc.
News
Contains newsworthy material including stories and articles related to current events
URL ( uniform resource locator)
Each web page on a web site has a unique address called a _____
Blog
Informational web site
Portal
Offers a variety of Internet services from a single convenient location such as a search engine , etc.
Entertainment
Offers an interactive and engaging environment that offers music , etc.
Online social network
Web site that encourages members on its online community to share their interests , etc.
username domain name
[email protected] Wilsonhall@ftc = ______________ -i.net = ____________ _______
business to business
a business provides goods and services to another business
E-Commerce
a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the internet
wed site
a collection of related web pages that you can access electronically
web server
a computer that delivers requested web pages to your computers , and hosts web sites
