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- ADSL � Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line. A broadband method of connecting to the Internet, able to retrieve data at a maximum of 512 kbits per second.
- ASP � Active Server Pages, A program running on a remote machine that outputs HTML readable by browsers.
- bps � Bits per second. A measure of connection speed. A Bit is the smallest piece of information a computer can handle. A bit is either a 0 or a 1.
- DHTML � Dynamic HyperText Markup Language. HTML that can be altered and generated at runtime.
- FAQ � Frequently Asked Questions. A list of questions that get asked the most, especially by new users.
- FTP � File Transfer Protocol. A file-based method of transmitting data.
- GIF � Graphics Interchange Format. An image format suited for line drawings and precise graphics. File size is usually larger than a JPEG image, but no loss of quality occurs when using a GIF.
- HTML � HyperText Markup Language. The code used to layout text and images which can be viewed in a browser.
- HTTP � HyperText Transfer Protocol. The method of transmitting data through browsers using HTML. Hypertext is another name for text with embedded links.
- IRC � Internet Relay Chat. A system of communicating with users in real-time. Popular chat software includes mIRC and pIRCh.
- ISDN � Integrated Services Digital Network. A method of connecting to the Internet, able to retrieve data at a maximum of 128 kilobits per second.
- ISP � Internet Service Provider. A company that provides dial-up access to the Internet.
- JPG / JPEG � Joint Picture Experts Group. An image format that is reduced in file size by slightly reducing image quality. It is the usual format for photographic and other high-colour images.
- MP3 � MPEG Compression Layer 3. A music track compressed into a reasonably small file, with minimal loss of sound quality. Easily distributable over the internet. A good MP3 player is Winamp.
- NNTP � Network News Transfer Protocol. The method by which information is distributed amongst newsgroups.
- PNG � Portable Network Graphics. An image format similar to GIF; however, PNGs can have greater colour depths and are slightly smaller in file size.
- POP3 � Post Office Protocol. A way of retrieving messages from a computer. Its common use is for the distribution of email.
- SMTP � Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A method of sending messages to an e-mail server.
- URL � Uniform Resource Locator. A unique address for an item on the internet. It is just another name for an internet address. An example of a URL is http://www.eti.co.uk.
- WAP � Wireless Application Protocol. The way in which mobile phones and other wireless communication equipment access the Internet.
- WWW � World Wide Web. The general description given to the section of the internet comprising websites.
- ZIP � A file which has had its contents reduced in size. A zip file can contain many compressed files. Usually, collections of large files are distributed in Zip format. To open Zip files, you will need a program such as WinZip.
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- Browser � A software package used for viewing HTML pages. Examples include Microsoft's Internet Explorer, and Netscape Navigator.
- Flash � Flash (and Shockwave) are plug-ins for your browser that enable advanced effects and interactivity, such as animated text or games.
- Internet � Interconnected Network. Any network of linked computer networks; however, the term is usually applied as a generic location for all remote information accessible to computers.
- Java � A programming language designed to run on any computer. Because the Internet comprises so many different types of computer, Java has become popular for adding extra features to websites.
- Javascript � Derived from Java is Javascript, a cut-down version of the language which is useful for smaller functionality, such as image switching (e.g. buttons which light up when your mouse pointer hovers over them.)
- Link � A clickable image or piece of text that allows you navigate around a particular web site or leave it and go to an external site.
- Newsgroups � A section of the Internet divided into discussion groups. Also known as Usenet. Users can contribute to groups and get involved in debates. Programs that read newsgroups include Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator and News Xpress.
- Plug-in � Generally, a plug-in is a small program which can be added to another to give it extra features. In internet terms, a plug-in can be integrated with your browser in order to enhance it. Examples of browser plug-ins include Quicktime (which lets you view movie clips), Flash and RealPlayer.
- Search Engine � A Web site with a searchable directory of other Web sites. Imagine a telephone directory that can be searched by typing in certain words or phrases. An example of a search engine is Yahoo!
- Server � A computer providing a service. In the case of the internet, a computer which can handle e-mail, hold web pages and do other such functions.
- Streamed Media � Audio or video that can be watched as it is downloaded, rather like a radio or TV broadcast. Streaming is used with live Internet broadcasts. The most significant streamed media player is RealPlayer.
- Website � A collection of web pages (HTML) and various media accessible across the Internet.
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E-mail Terms
- Attachment � A file (for example an image) attached to the body text of an email message.
- Flame � An email or Newsgroup message that is purposely offensive.
- Lurker � Someone who reads a newsgroup or e-mail mailing list regularly but doesn't actually contribute to it
- Mailing List � Just like a regular postal mailing list, a forum that gets e-mailed out to all members of it, that people can contribute to.
- Spam � Junk email.
- Troll � An email or Newsgroup message intended to provoke flames.
Smileys
You can add a smiley to liven up plain old text messages. Choose the one that suits the tone of your words. For example, if you've just typed some good news, follow it up with a happy smiley, like this :-)
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You may see variations without the noses; :) or with different noses; :o) :^)
Chat Abbreviations
As real-time chat is fast-paced, and your thoughts move faster than your fingers, you can abbreviate some common phrases.
- AFAIK � As Far As I Know
- AFTK � Away From The Keyboard
- BRB � Be Right Back
- BBIAB � Be Back In A Bit
- G � Grin
- IIRC � If I Recall Correctly
- IM(H)O � In My (Humble) Opinion
- LOL � Laughing Out Loud
- ppl � People
- prolly � Probably
- ROFL � Rolling On Floor Laughing
- WB � Welcome Back
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