| Cache (pronounced cash) - A section
of high-speed memory set aside for frequently accessed data; memory and
disk caching are commonly used by browser software to quickly return to
previously visited web sites |
| Client - The user of a network
service. Also used to describe a computer or software that relies upon
another system for some or all of its resources |
| Compression Utility - A program
(zip or Binhex) that compresses files; requires matching or compatible
decompression program to restore file to its original form |
| Cookie - information from a web
site sent to a browser and stored on the user's hard drive so the web site
can retrieve it later; can contain information about the user's login name,
password, and preferences (only on that one web site) making it unnecessary
for the user to logon every time they visit that particular site; browsers
can be configured to accept or reject cookies, or notify the user when
cookie is being set. |
| Cyberspace - A term used to describe
the world of computers, specifically the Internet. |
| Data Compression - Condensing of
information so it can be stored in less space and transmitted in less time. |
| Data Encryption - Transcription
of information into indecipherable code for security purposes; cannot be
viewed or used until unencrypted (converted) into original form. |
| Dial-Up Networking (DUN) - Built-in
feature Of Win95/98 that enables computers to connect to a network (such
as FIRN) via a modem; uses PPP to control traffic between computer and
network, specifically used to connect to the Internet. |
| Digital subscriber Line (DSL) -
New technology used to transmit digital data on regular co7pper phone lines;
can send analog and digital signals over the same line which provides extremely
high speed connections to the Internet; includes ADSL, HDS4 VDSL |
| Domain Name - identifying title
given to a system of computers, usually including top4evel domain and all
sub-domains; for example, fim.edu |
| DNS (Domain Name Server) - A system
for converting strings of alpha characters representing-the location (i.e.
www.fim.edu) of numeric Internet addresses. |
