A formal set of standards, rules, or formats for exchanging data that assures uniformity between computers and applications. Hardware inside your computer that retains memory on a short-term basis. This information is stored temporarily while you're working on it. A text document file type that includes formatting instructions and is readable by most popular word processors. A piece of hardware or software which decides which of the several paths or routes information will travel across a network.
Routers determine optimal paths through the use of complex routing algorithms.
SchoolNet is a cooperative initiative of Canada's provincial, territorial and federal governments, educators, universities and colleges and industry. It aims to link all of Canada's 16,000 plus schools to the electronic highway as quickly as possible. Users who wish to continue using the software are expected to pay a registration fee. Often the first page you see when you go to a website. It usually doesn't have much actual information on it - it's like a title page or front door.