Internet Essentials Class Flashcards

Browser: Software that allows users to access and navigate web pages on the Internet.
Spider: Automated program used for indexing web content by crawling through pages and detecting updates.
Name Server: A critical database server that translates user-friendly web addresses into corresponding IP addresses.
Location Based Services: Innovative applications that leverage GPS technology to provide services based on a user's geographic location.

Prodigy: The pioneering online service that popularized access to the World Wide Web among the general public.
Internet Backbone: The fundamental infrastructure comprised of fiber optics, cables, and satellites that facilitates global Internet connectivity.
Protocol: Essential set of rules governing communication between computers on the Internet, ensuring standards and compatibility.

Search Engine: Online tools storing extensive information and URLs that facilitate the search and retrieval of websites.
Mosaic: Recognized as the first user-friendly web browser available for public use, setting the stage for modern browsing experiences.

HTML: The coding language created by Tim Berners-Lee that enabled the development of the World Wide Web by structuring web pages.
Arpanet: The initial network established by the U.S. Air Force and Rand Corporation, designed for reliable communication despite potential disruptions.
URL: Unique address that specifies the location of a web page on the Internet, typically entered into the web browser's address bar.
Packets: Segments of data that are transmitted over the Internet, allowing efficient and structured information delivery to destinations.
ISP (Internet Service Provider): Companies that offer various types of Internet connectivity services to individuals and organizations.
Port: A communication endpoint that facilitates the entry or exit of data to and from a computer.