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BPS
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Bits Per Second - a measurement used to describe just how fast data is transmitted. This usually describes your modem speed.
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Bandwidth
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The amount of information a network server can manage.
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BBS
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Bulletin Board System - An electronic message system, managed by a local group, that enables you to post and read messages.
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Chat
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To communicate live with other internet users anywhere in the world.
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Client
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A computer that uses the services of another computer. When you dial in to connect to the internet from your PC or Mac, your computer becomes a client of the system that you dial in to.
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.com
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These letters at the end of an internet address indicate that the host computer is run by a company as opposed to a government agency or an organization. It is also most likely located in the United States.
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Download
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To bring software or other files onto your computer from an internet source.
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E-mail
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Electronic mail messages that are sent via the Internet.
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FAQ's
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Frequently Asked Questions - often times things on the internet that require explanation before use include an FAQ section.
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Flame
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Occurs when one internet user personally attacks the views of another, usually while "chatting" or on Bulletin Boards. This is considered bad "netiquette".
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Freeware
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Software that you can download and use at no cost.
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FTP
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File Transfer Protocol - The transfer of files from one computer to another over the internet. To do this you may need an "FTP client" - a special computer program.
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Host
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A computer which you are able to log on.
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ISDN
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Intergrated Services Digital Network - fast digital phone line for internet access.
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ISP
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Internet Service Provider - the company which provides your internet access.
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Lurking
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Observing a chat line or group without speaking. This is considered bad "netiquette".
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Modem
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Device that "enables" your computer to communicate through a phone line.
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Netiquette
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Proper Internet Manners
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Network
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A link between 2 or more computers.
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Newbie
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A new internet user.
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Newsgroup
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A Bulletin Board system devoted to a particular subject.
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Shareware
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Downloadable software available to use on a trial basis; if you like the software and would like to continue using it, there is usually a small fee involved.
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URL
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Uniform Resource Locator - pronounced "Earl" - How documents (pages) on the World Wide Web are referenced. Basically, it's the location of a particular document (page) on the internet; the URL of this page is http://www.thefunplace.com/anykey/primer.html
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