Often an overused prefix referring to anything that lives on or has to do with the Internet . Translates the letters in Internet addresses into numerical designations. The unique name of a computer connected to the Internet . Transferring a copy of something living on a Web server to your machine. A version of HTML blended with stylesheets and scripts which causes a Web page to change and self-animate even after downloaded from a server.
Electronic mail is a way to send and receive messages on the Internet .
The connectors, cables and protocol which transport data across computers in a LAN , or local area network. An intranet that is partially accessible to authorized outsiders. A question and answer document included on Web pages and computer-oriented publications citing common questions and corresponding answers. A protocol that enables the transfer of files from one computer to another via the Internet . It's no longer on the server .