04:192:410 Study Guide - Phishing, Internet Service Provider, Wi-Fi

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Communication
• Course: 04:192:410
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Internet- the vast network of telephone and cable lines and satellite systems designed to link and carry computer info worldwide. Arpanet- the original internet designed by the us defense departments advanced research projects. Agency e-mail- electronic mail was invented in 1971 servers- indivisal host computer centers run by individuals, universities, corporations and government agencies. Html-the written code that creates web pages and links; a language all computers can read. Browsers-information search services such as netscape navigator and internet explorer that offer maps to the internet. Portal- an entry point to the internet such as a browser. Internet service provider- a company that provides internet access to homes and businesses for a fee. Search engine-computer programs that allow users to enter key words and queries to find related sites on the internet. Directories- review and cataloging services that group web sites under particular categories (eg arts & humanities, news & media, entertainment)