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DHTML Dynamic HyperText Markup Language. DHTML is the type of code, combining HTML, JavaScript, And CSS which can produce interactive content for web-pages such as users being able to drag items over the page, simple animations etc.
Digerati People that consider themselves as knowledgeable about, or connected to, the cutting edge of every part of the digital world.
DNS Domain Name System. The Domain Name System is how Internet domain names (such as 'mydomain.com') are converted to IP numbers by the DNS Servers.
Domain Name The name which identifies a web site on the Internet. For example, mysite.com This is what you type in your browser to be connected directly to the site you want to see. A site does not have to have its own domain name. Most ISP's And some other web hosts offer web space to clients who do not want to buy their own domain name. These sites are usually represented by a domain name like usersite/hostsite.com or hostsite.com~usersite
Download The transfer of files from any other computer to your computer, including from the Internet to your computer. Every time you instruct your computer system to retrieve your mail, you are downloading your mail to your computer. You may also download programs to your computer. However, be careful about downloading files or programs from a site in which you are not familiar. You could download a virus And never know it until it's too late.
DSL Digital Subscriber Line. A circuit, connecting specific locations, which supports moving data over regular phone lines faster than a regular phone connection. This is like, but not the same as, a leased line.
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E-mail Electronic-mail. This tool is usually provided by your ISP. It allows you to send And receive mail (messages) over the Internet. Through e-mail you can write your friends, ask your ISP a technical question about your service, or even receive an Internet birthday card.
Email Signature (or Sig File) Signature option allows for a brief message to be imbedded at the end of every email that a person sends.
Ethernet A method for networking computers in a Local Area Network.
Extranet A network owned And maintained by a company which can be accessed by other computers owned by associates/clients/suppliers which are not part of the network, but not anyone else outside of the company.
eZine Short for electronic magazine. Some e-zines are simply electronic versions of existing print magazines, whereas others exist only in their digital format.
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FAQ An acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. This is a list of Questions that are Frequently Asked, with the answers. This mini-help file saves time because clients can get the information they need without support personnel having to repeatedly send the same information to different clients.
FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface. A way of transmitting data over optical fiber cables at about 100,000,000 bits-per-second (10 times the rate possible with 10-BaseT Ethernet And twice the speed of T-3).
Finger Software that may be used to find if certain people are associated with a particular Internet site. Most sites do not allow Finger requests.
Firewall Either a software program or a combination of hardware And software that protects a computer or network from intruders.
Flame Room Usually made by people so bereft of a real life that they regard any reaction to their crudity as some sort of success.
Flame War The result of a "successful" flame which has people exchanging personal insults instead of discussing the subjects which brought them to that Forum or Chat room in a reasoned And friendly way.
Forum Section of a web site where people can discuss topics related to the subject which the site is focused on. Some Forums have paid or restricted Membership. Even the free Forums usually require you to register with a confirmed email address to minimise flames And other problems.
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