1. Glossary<br />Access point<br />An access point is a wireless connection device. It is used to connect a wireless computing device to a wired network.<br />E-commerce<br />E-commerce refers to the business transactions made over the Internet, such as buying and selling items online.<br />E-mail<br />An electronic mail (e-mail) is an electronic form of the traditional postal mail that allows you to exchange messages and files over a network.<br />Internet<br />The Internet is a worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for information exchange.<br />IP address<br />An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numeric address that specifies the exact location of a computer on the Web.<br />ISP<br />An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations.<br />Modem<br />A modem is 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.<br />Network<br />A network is a group of computers that are connected to share resources and exchange information. <br />Online<br />When a computer is connected to the Internet, it is said to be online.<br />Online communities<br />Online communities are formed by groups of computer users who have common interests and purpose to communicate with each other over the Internet.<br />Plug-ins<br />Plug-ins are programs that help you view files, such as animation, audio, or video, which are included in Web pages.<br />Portal<br />A portal is 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.<br />Protocol<br />A protocol is a standard method of transferring data between different computers.<br />Search engine<br />A search engine is a program that allows you to search and retrieve information over the Internet.<br />The Web<br />The Web, also known as the World Wide Web (WWW), is a collection of information that is accessible on the Internet. This information is arranged logically and stored on computers known as Web servers. <br />Web address<br />A Web address specifies the protocol to be used for transferring data between different computers and the exact location of the Web site. A Web address is also known as the Uniform Resource Locator (URL).<br />Web browser<br />A Web browser is a program that enables you to view and interact with various resources on the Web.<br />Web page<br />A Web page is a formatted text document on the Web.<br />Web site<br />A Web site is a collection of one or more Web pages that are linked together and made available through a Web server.<br />