A fast modem can move about 15,000 bits in one second. Bit The smallest unit of computerized data. Byte A set of Bits that represent a single character. Usually there are 8 Bits in a Byte, sometimes more, depending on how the measurement is being made. The unique name that identifies an Internet site.
Domain names have two or more parts, seperated by dots.
The part on the left is the most specific, and the part on the right is the most general. Firewall Any one of several methods of protecting a network from unauthorized access. Freeware Software that is free to use and distribute, but which cannot be modified because the author usually retains the rights. G Gateway A system by which two incompatible networks or applications can communicate with each other. GIF Graphic Interchange Format is the standard file format for graphics files on the World Wide Web.