Computer Vocabulary---------LEVEL ONE
We are going to take a look at some of the most basic computer terms.
Internet--–noun
a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide (usually preceded by the
). the Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.
Brief Description/History
Believe it or not, the Internet was created way back in 1969, during the Cold War, by the United States military. It was meant to be a "nuke-proof" communications network. Today, the Internet spreads across the globe and consists of countless networks and computers, allowing millions of people to share information. Data that travels long distances on the Internet is transferred on huge lines known collectively as the Internet backbone. The Internet is now maintained by the major Internet service providers such as MCI Worldcom, Sprint, GTE, ANS, and UUNET. Because these providers make huge amounts of revenue off the Internet, they are motivated to maintain consistent and fast connections which benefits everyday Internet users like you and me.
Many people think the Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing. They're not! The World Wide Web is what you are browsing right now. It is one of the many features of the Internet. E-mail, FTP, and Instant Messaging
are also features of the Internet.
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Internet--–noun
a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide (usually preceded by the
). the Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.
Brief Description/History
Believe it or not, the Internet was created way back in 1969, during the Cold War, by the United States military. It was meant to be a "nuke-proof" communications network. Today, the Internet spreads across the globe and consists of countless networks and computers, allowing millions of people to share information. Data that travels long distances on the Internet is transferred on huge lines known collectively as the Internet backbone. The Internet is now maintained by the major Internet service providers such as MCI Worldcom, Sprint, GTE, ANS, and UUNET. Because these providers make huge amounts of revenue off the Internet, they are motivated to maintain consistent and fast connections which benefits everyday Internet users like you and me.
Many people think the Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing. They're not! The World Wide Web is what you are browsing right now. It is one of the many features of the Internet. E-mail, FTP, and Instant Messaging
are also features of the Internet.
Image taken from: http://www.windows-vista-tips-and-tricks.com/image-files/windows-vista-internet-explorer-icon.jpg
Pronounce: Internet
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World Wide Web--The World Wide Web, or just "the Web," as ordinary people call it, is a subset of the Internet. The Web consists of pages that can be accessed using a Web browser.
Brief Description/History
The Web consists of pages that can be accessed using a Web browser. The Internet is the actual network of networks where all the information resides. Things like Telnet, FTP, Internet gaming, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), and e-mail are
all part of the Internet, but are not part of the World Wide Web. The Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the method used to transfer Web pages to your computer. With hypertext, a word or phrase can contain a link to another
Web site. All Web pages are written in the hyper-text markup language (HTML), which works in conjunction with HTTP.
Pronouce: World Wide Web:
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Monitor--Computer output device that allows the user to view information on a "screen."
Brief Description/History
The term "monitor" is often used synonymously with "computer screen" or "display." The monitor displays the
computer's user interface and open programs, allowing the user to interact with the computer, typically using the keyboard and mouse.
Older computer monitors were built using cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which made them rather heavy and caused them to take up a lot of desk space. Most modern monitors are built using LCD technology and are commonly referred to as flat
screen displays. These thin monitors take up much less space than the older CRT displays. This means people with LCD monitors have more desk space to clutter up with stacks of papers, pens, and other objects.
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