Glossary of Internet terms Part-D/E/F

D

Dedicated Server
A computer that runs only one type of server software and is usually
configured according to the user's specifications. Dedicated servers are typically
used for high-traffic web sites that need dedicated processing power.
Demoware
Programs you can download and use for evaluation. Often, some features are
disabled until you actually pay for the program. Demoware is sometimes
disparagingly called crippleware.
DHTML
Dynamic HyperText Markup Language. DHTML is a combination of HTML,
JavaScript, and CSS used together to create unusual page effects and dynamic
functionality.
Digerati
A word combined from digital literati, digerati refers to people thought to be
the movers and shakers in the Internet world. The term was a buzz word for a
while, but has become somewhat obscure and antiquated already.
Digital
Electronic information that uses on/off sequences to convey information.


Discussion List
A moderated or unmoderated mailing list that allows any member to send
messages to the other members (subscribers).
DNS
Domain Name Server. A method of indexing the Internet based on site
names. DNS is sometimes referred to as domain name system.
DNS Aliasing
The Internet relies on Domain Name Servers (DNS’s) to translate domain
names into IP addresses. Every web hosting company must have a domain name
server.
Domain Name
The name that defines your web site’s address online. A domain name is
much like a trademark or a license. It allows people to find a web site by name
instead of by number (IP address). Domain names must be unique—only one of
each name can exist in the world. Domain names can be 67 characters long,
including the domain extension at the end, but not including the "http://www" at
the beginning.
Downloading
The process of copying files from the Internet onto a computer or removable
media (Flash drive, iPod, etc.) via a variety of methods such as with a web
browser, FTP software, or Telnet.


DSL
A technology that utilizes unused frequencies on copper telephone lines to
transmit data at high speeds.

E

E-commerce
Short for electronic commerce, it means to conduct business online.


Email
Short for electronic mail, email is a method for sending messages along with
attachments such as letters, sales notices, brochures, pictures, and countless
other things over the Internet.
Email Alias
Sometimes called a forwarding account, this type of account forwards emails
sent to the alias account to another account.
Email POP Account
An email account for sending and receiving email. When
email is sent to a POP account, the mail is stored on the server until the user
logs in with their email software and downloads it.
Encryption
A process of scrambling information so it is unusable to all but the intended
users.
Ethernet
A common method of networking computers in a Local Area Network (LAN).
Extranet
An intranet that is accessible to computers that are not part of a company’s
own network. While public access isn’t allowed, virtual partners could, for
example, have limited to full access to a partner network site.

F

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions. A list of common questions and answers about a
web site, individual, company, or specific topic.


Firewall
Software or hardware that creates a protective barrier between an individual
user’s computer or a company’s internal network and the rest of the Internet.
Flame
At one time a “flame” was a fiery (read angry) email sent to a single individual
over a perceived inappropriate comment. Often generated when sending
unsolicited email or posting commercial ads to noncommercial areas of the
Internet or news groups.
Nowadays a flame is probably more commonly considered angry comments
posted in forums, blogs, and chat rooms.
Form
A web page that has input fields for a user to submit information.
Frames
A feature that divides a web page into separate windows, each of which can
be scrolled independently. Many search engines cannot index framed sites well.
FreeBSD
An operating system that is a version of UNIX. FreeBSD runs on Intel
microprocessors and powers the servers of the web’s largest sites.
Freeware
Software that is free.
FrontPage
A Microsoft Office program for web site creation and management that lets
users manipulate and publish web pages with little to no knowledge of HTML. In
December 2006, Microsoft replaced FrontPage with Expression Web.


FTP
File Transfer Protocol. A means of uploading files to the Internet or
downloading files to a computer.

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