A computer connected to the Internet containing information that can be accessed using an Internet navigation tool. It can be used to create any type of computer software that will run on Macintosh, Windows, and UNIX computers. These small Web-based programs are called Java apps, which is short for applications. Keyword A word or words which can be searched for through the Internet's search engines or directories. Logon To sign on to a computer system.
Internet users subscribe to the lists they want to read and receive messages via email.
Also known as discussion groups or listservs. Modem An electronic device that attaches to a computer and links that computer to the online world via a phone line. Modems are available for any computer, can be internal or external, and come in several speeds, known as the baud rate. The higher the baud rate, the faster the modem. The most popular modem was 28,800 baud but 33,600 baud modems are now the standard.