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Anonymous FTP

A method of performing file transfers that allows you, as a guest of a remote host, to access a system for the purpose of copying publicly accessible files to a local host.

BITNET (Because It's Time NETwork)

An academic computer network that provides interactive electronic mail and file transfer services.

Broadband

A transmission medium capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies, such as data, video, and voice.

Client

Any host that requests the services of another computer system or process.

Electronic Mail (E-Mail)

An application where mail messages are transmitted electronically among computer users over various types of networks.

Ethernet

A commonly used Local Area Network specification where computers share the same data line.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

The Internet standard (protocol) for accessing and moving files from one computer to another over a network.

FTP

A widely available software program that allows you to transfer files between any networked computers.

Gopher

A distributed information service that makes collections of interesting information available across the Internet.

Host

Any networked computer that requests or receives data.

Internet

Interconnected networks consisting of thousands of networks speaking the common language of TCP/IP.

Local Area Network (LAN)

A network (often within a single department or office) intended to serve only a small area by allowing computers to work together and people to share resources.

Local workstation

The microcomputer on your desk.

Lynx

A popular text-based product for accessing the World Wide Web.

Modem

A device that converts digital (computer) signals into a form that can be transmitted over analog (telephone) communications lines and vice versa.

Mosaic

A popular graphical-based product for accessing the World Wide Web.

Netscape

A popular graphical-based product for accessing the World Wide Web.

Network

A collection of computers and other devices that are able to communicate with each other over some type of communication medium ( i.e.,the environment through which signals pass.)

Protocol

A set of rules that governs how devices on a network exchange information.

Remote login

Another name for Telnet.

Server

A computer that shares its resources such as hard-disk drives, printers, CD-ROM drives, communications circuits, etc. with other computers on a network.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

A suite of protocols that govern how computers on the Internet share resources across the network. TCP/IP includes rules for file transfers, remote logons, and electronic mail. It also allows your workstation to be connected with mainframe hosts.

Telnet

A network protocol that allows you to logon to a remote host. After you logon to a remote host, you will use its commands and programs since anything you type is sent directly to that host. Do not confuse Telnet with Telenet, a commercia l software application.

Token Ring

A commonly used Local Area Network type where computers access the same data line one at a time.

Virus

A program written and distributed to cause harm to computers. Viruses copy themselves to diskettes or onto networks and spread.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

A network that covers a large geographic area.

World Wide Web (WWW)

An information browser that allows you to easily explore related topics on the Internet.

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