Computers: Past-Present-Future

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   Dictionary

Browser: Used to view webpages.

Internet Explorer: Microsofts web browser.

Netscape Navigator: Netscapes web browser.

Email: Electronic Mail, much faster than traditional mail.

Outlook Express: Microsofts email client, recieves email.

Eudora: Another email client.

Hotmail: Popular online email client.

Bullentin Board System (BBS): Online bulletin board to leave messages on.

UseNet Newsgroup: Similar to BBS, but used for news.

Telnet: Used to log into servers.

FTP: Used to transfer files over the internet.

JavaScript: Java for the Web. Used to make neat effects in the browser window. Only used for small web applications.

JSP: JavaSript like, for major web applications. Works like ASP.

HTML: Language for programming webpages. Enables you to create and customize your own webpage.

DHTML: Enhanced HTML or Dynamic HTML. Used to make special features, works like JavaScript.

PHP: Web Programming language used in place of Perl. It is a little bit more efficient.

Perl: Programming language usually used in Web Programming. This language is being replaced by newer more efficient languages.

CGI: Name used to classify all web programs.

ASP: Microsofts version of Visual BASIC for Web Applications. Used for pages that require web scripts.

IRC: Internet Relay Chat, comes with most ISP packages. Allows you to chat over the internet with other people.

ISP: Internet Service Provider, they provide you with an internet connection that they rent from the government or a major corporation.

Internet: A package that includes the WWW, IRC, TELNET, Usenet Newsgroups, and FTP.

LAN: Local Area Network, used in companies to communicate between sites or throughout one location.

  "Never trust a computer
you can't throw out a
window."
   -Steve Wozniak

"I do not fear computers.
I fear lack of them."
   -Isaac Asimov

If you can't beat your
computer at chess, try
kickboxing."
   -Anon.