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Acrobat - Adobe Acrobat is software that creates quality, un-editable, printer friendly documents. Acrobat documents are recognized as PDF files. You can download the Acrobat PDF viewer plug-in at the adobe web site www.adobe.com.
Applet - A small program that can be downloaded from a web site and executed on the user's computer.
Archive - A directory of related information, press releases, and other data.
ASP - Active Server Pages is a method of generating dynamic web pages. The ASP language was developed by Microsoft. The web hosting company that hosts the site must have a Windows OS servers.
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B2B - B2B is an acronym for Business-to-Business eCommerce.
B2C - B2C is an acronym for Business-to-Consumer eCommerce.
Bandwidth - Bandwidth is how fast data transfers on a given transmission path. It is expresses in bits per second (bps). Web hosting businesses can provide you with summaries of bandwidth consumption.
Banner - A banner is a graphic image that is placed on a web site as an advertisement. The banner generally links to a web site that relates to the advertisement.
Bitmap - A graphic image that is composed of dots, or pixels. Web sites display bitmaps.
Browser - An application used for viewing web pages . The web browsers of today can view graphics, sounds, animations and movies.
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CGI - Common Gateway Interface is an interface that connects web sites to other software and databases.
Co-location - This word is commonly used to refer to a server that belongs to another person or group that is connected to a high-speed internet connection. Usually businesses tend to choose this method of web site hosting because it is more secure and faster.
Consultant - An individual who provides guidance and information to another individual. A professional that helps you plan that appropriate course of action.
Cookie - Cookies are small data files that are saved when viewing certain types of web sites. Information is sent from the web server each time your browser logs on to a web page. Not all cookies are bad. Cookies remember form fields, group lists, item lists and other info that is a bother to enter.
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Database - A database is a collection of information categorized by specific fields. Databases are usually searchable by keywords.
Directory - A directory is list of web sites categorized into appropriate categories. A directory is not a search engine; however, directories can increase your chances of being found through search engines.
DNS - Domain Name System is a global network of servers that translate domain names (www.c7.ca) into IP addresses 192.124.111.40.
Domain Name - Domains identify one or more IP addresses, but with words. eg. www.cseven.com
DPI - Dots per inch specifies the resolution of an output device, such as a scanner or printer.
DSL - A Digital Subscriber Line is a fast continuously available internet connection that uses a phone line and DSL modem. A DSL connection to the internet does not interfere with voice transmission.
Dynamic Content - This term describes web site content that can be altered or updated very easily.
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e-mail - Electronic mail is sent from one person to another via an application or the web.
Engine - This term is used to describe a external or internal search engine.
Ethernet - A very common method for networking a group of computer in to a LAN (Local Area Network). Ethernet transfers about 10,000,000 bits-per-second or 10 mbps.
e-zine - Is the short term for electronic magazine. E-zines are web sites that contain articles and other components of typical print magazines.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions is a file or page that lists commonly asked questions and answers.
Flash - Macromedia Flash is a vector-based animation application. Flash web site designs are quick to download, of high resolution, and browser friendly. To view flash pages, you require shockwave, www.shockwave.com
Forms - Forms provide easy fill fields for collecting valuable marketing information from web site traffic.
Frames - Frames can be used to organize a site into sections. Frames are supported by most web browsers.
Front-End - The interface of a web site or eCommerce shop is commonly referred to as "The Front-End".
FTP - File Transfer Protocol is an agreed upon format for transferring data between two computers.
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Gateway - A piece of hardware or software that translates between 2 dissimilar protocols
GIF - Graphic interchange format is a common format for an image file. Usually appropriate for large, few colour images. The file size of GIF's are significantly smaller that JPEG's.
Gigabyte - GB is 1024 Megabytes
Gradient - A range of different colour tones. The transition of one colour to another.
Grayscale - A range of different shades of black. The transition of a shade of black to black.
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Hit - This term is used to describe a user accessing a web site with their web browser. It describes how many individuals have viewed a particular web site,
Host - Any computer on a network that is repository for services available to other computers on the network.
HTML - HyperText Markup Language is the most commonly used language to create web design.
HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol is used to format and transmit data over the Web.
Hyperlink - A hyperlink links a web page to another web page. When a user clicks on a hyperlink, it takes them to a new web page.
Hypertext - Is a system that links text, graphics, music, and software to each other in a non-linear manner. AKA Hypermedia
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Information Page - A static page that is designed to optimize search engine visibility.
Intellectual Property - Intellectual Property can be defined as Creative ideas and expressions of the human mind that have commercial value and receive the legal protection of a property right. The major legal mechanisms for protecting intellectual property rights are copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Intellectual property rights enable owners to select who may access and use their property and to protect it from unauthorized use.
Internet - The wide collection of connected networks that all use the TCP/IP protocols.
Intranet - A private network inside an organization or company that uses the same kinds of software. An intranet is used for internal use.
IP Address - Internet Protocol is a 32-bit numeric address that serves as an identifier for a computer on a TCP/IP network.
IRC - Internet Relay Chat is an application that allows users to participate in text based communication with multiple users.
ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network is a system of all digital, high bandwidth telephone lines. Information travels at 128Kbps
ISP - an Internet Service Provider is a company that provides you with a connection to the internet via either a dial-up or broadband connection.
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Java - Is a network-oriented programming language developed by Sun Microsystems that is specifically designed for writing programs that can be safely downloaded to your computer through the internet.
JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group is the most commonly used image file format for displaying photographic images.
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Keyword - Is a word that is associated with a site or contents of a site. Keywords are used to categorize and search for specific web sites.
Kilobyte - K 1024 bytes
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LAN - A computer network limited to the immediate area of computers. Usually limited to a building or floor.
Leased Line - Refers to a phone line that is rented exclusively for an internet connection 24 hours a day, seven days a week. High speed connections tend to require a leased line.
Link - Please see "hyperlink"
Login - The account name used to gain access to a system, application, or web site.
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Mail List - A (usually automated) system that allows people to send e-mail to one address, whereupon their message is copied and sent to all of the other subscribers to the mail list. In this way, people who have many different kinds of e-mail access can participate in discussions together.
Megabyte - 1024 kilobytes.
Meta-tag - Meta-tags are HTML tags that are used to identify the creators of web sites, HTML specifications, keywords and descriptions od the page.
MIME - Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions are the standard for attaching non-text files to standard Internet mail messages. Non-text files include graphics, spreadsheets, formatted word-processor documents, sound files, etc.
Modem - A device used that you connect to your computer and phone line to the internet.
Multi-Media - A method of communicating using text, graphics, animations, video, audio and layout.
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Netscape - a web browser developed by Netscape, AKA Netscape Navigator.
Network - When you have 2 or more computers connected to each other. Networking is used to share application files.
Newbie - An individual lacking the knowledge of application functions. Someone who has little or no knowledge of computer programs.
News Group - A news server posts information to bulletin board like environment. Each bulletin board is refereed to as a Newsgroup.
Node - Any single computer connected to a network.
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Packet Switching - The method used to transfer data through the Internet. Data is disseminated into small packets and disbursed to an address, then reassembled at that address.
Password - A code used to gain access to a locked system or application.
PDF - AKA Adobe Acrobat File, it stands for Portable Document Format. PDF's are viewable with the PDF viewer plug in developed by adobe. www.adobe.com
PHP - Is an abbreviation for Hypertext Pre-Processor.
Plug-in - A software extension that enables added capabilities. Plug-ins are usually available at software developers web sites.
POP - Post Office Protocol or Point of Presence - A Point of Presence usually means a city or location where a network can be connected to, often with dial up phone lines. Post Office Protocol refers to the way e-mail software such as outlook gets mail from a mail server. When you obtain a SLIP, PPP, or shell account you almost always get a POP account with it, and it is this POP account that you tell your e-mail software to use to get your mail.
Portal - Used as a marketing tactic to generate top ranking in most search engines.
Posting - When a message is sent or submitted to an individual or bulletin board.
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Query - A search request submitted to a database or search engine. Used to find specific content and files.
Quicktime - Is Apple video technology that allows video, digitized sound, 3D objects, and virtual reality.
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Robot - AKA a spider, used to search html documents and web sites.
Router - A special purpose computer or application that handles the connection between 2 or more networks. Routers determine the appropriate destinations for packets.
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Security Certificate - An encryption (often a text file) that is used by the SSL protocol to establish a secure connection.
Server - A computer or application, that provides a service to client software on other computers. Servers are used for web hosting and other web applications.
Shockwave - is a plug in developed by Macromedia that allows you to view new forms of entertainment on the Web. With the shockwave plug-in, you can view games, music, rich-media, chat, and much more. www.shockwave.com
SLIP - Serial Line Internet Protocol is the standard for using a regular telephone line and a modem to connect a computer as a real Internet site. SLIP is slowly being replaced by PPP.
SMDS - Switch Multi megabit Data Service is the new standard for extremely high-speed data transfer
SMTP - Simple Mail Transport Protocol is the main protocol used to send electronic mail over the Internet.
Spam (spamming) - An obnoxious practice of mass advertising to clients through e-mail, IRC, a browser, or any other communication device.
SQL - Structured Query Language is a special programming language used for sending queries to a database.
SSL - A Secure Socket Layer is a protocol designed by netscape that enables encrypted communication over the Internet.
Streaming - Streaming media is when an audio or video file can be viewed even though it isn't completely downloaded.
System Op - Anyone responsible for the physical operations of a computer system or network.
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T1 - A leased line connection capable of transferring data at 1,544,000 bits-per-second.
T3 - A leased line connection capable of carrying data at 44,736,00 bits-per-second. This type of connection is typically used to transfer high quality full screen video feeds.
TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is the suite of protocols that define the Internet.
Terabyte - 1000 gigabytes.
Terminal - An application or device that allows you to send commands to a computer somewhere else.
Thumbnail - a small sample if a graphic image.
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Unix - An operating system for a computer that is capable of handling activity from multiple users. It is the most common OS for servers on the Internet.
URL - This an alphanumeric address that replaces IP numbers. www.cseven.com or www.c7.ca
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Vector Image - A graphic image drawn in shapes and lines called paths. These images are usually developed using Macromedia and Adobe software.
VPN - A Virtual Private Network refers to a network in which some of devices are connected using the Internet, and data transfers are encrypted. Companies tend to use VPN's to network offices in different cities.
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Web - The name given to that network of billions of computers that make up the Internet.
WWW - The World Wide Web is frequently used when referring to the Internet.
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