Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Pg. 314-330 RQ

1. Cyberspace - A term used to describe the internet and other online networks
    Cookie - Small files deposited on a user's hard disk by websites, enabling sites to remmber what they know   about their visitors between sessions.
    Cable Modem - A type of broadband Internet connection that uses the same network of coaxial cables that delivers TV signals. 
    Packet-switching - The standard technique used to send information over the internet
    Plug-in - A software extension that adds new features 
    IP address - A string of 4 numbers separated by periods or dots that serves as an address for computers on the internet.
   Static IP address - An IP address that is permanent
   Dynamic IP address - An IP address used for computers that are temporarily connected to the net, such as with dial up connection.
  Domains - A class of internet addresses indicated by suffixes such as .com, .net, .gov, .co, .edu, etc.
  DNS - Domain name system: A system that translates a computers numerical address into an easier to remember string of names separated by dots



3. TCP/IP Protocols are important because it is a programming language that allow many different types of computers to have network communication. 

11. Push technology is different delivers specifically to the needs of the client.

12. New Services
- Online buying and selling websites.
- Video-Sharing
- Instant Messaging
- Video conference
- Shipment tracking

    New Problems
- Spam
- Scams
- Identity Theft
- Money thefts

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