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address box of the browser or click a
hyperlink on a Web page. Your computer
communicates the request to the Web
server by using hypertext transfer protocol.
The Web server communicates the request
to other servers and computers connected
to the Web. Throughout the world, servers
and computers recognize the same
protocol. Their common language makes
the World Wide Web possible. See URL,
browser, hyperlink, and server.
hyperlink An embedded link to another
document or Web site. When you position
the cursor over a hyperlink (colored text or
image), a small hand
you click the hyperlink, the browser
displays the new document or Web site.
See HTML.
icon A small picture that represents a
menu command, file, program, tool, or
peripheral.
interactive A computer program that
responds to you as if you were having a
conversation. You give instructions; the
computer performs an action (or requests
additional information). Computer games
and multimedia tutorials are interactive
programs.
interface A means of communication
between two entities. A person and a
computer interface through an operating
system (OS). Two computers interface
through protocol. Computers on the Web
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use hypertext transfer protocol (http://).
See OS and http://.
Internet A worldwide collection of
computer networks that are interconnected
so that users can share electronic
information.
Internet Explorer See Microsoft Internet
Explorer.
Internet keyboard A keyboard that
resembles a typewriter keyboard but is
equipped with special buttons programmed
to connect to the Internet.
Internet phone A video telephone that
allows you to make long-distance calls
over the Internet.
ISO 9660 Format The most common
international standard for the logical
format for files and directories on a
CD-ROM. Some other common logical
formats such as Joliet and Rock Ridge are
extensions of ISO 9660.
ISP (Internet service provider)
A company that provides access to the
Internet. To use the service, you need the
ISP software, a user name, a password, and
access phone number(s).
jewel case The hinged plastic case in
which CDs are often stored.
jewel case sleeve The pieces of paper that
can be inserted into the jewel case to help
identify the contents of the CD stored in
the case.
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