A policy that outlines the ways in which Internet resources and services may be used by a group of users. A large-capacity section of a network. On the Internet, most backbone services are provided by major long distance telephone companies. High bandwidth allows fast transmission or high-volume transmission. BBS Bulletin Board Service - A computer that contains storage space where users may exchange information.
Users typically dial into the computer using modems and telephone connections.
Most World-Wide Web Browsers maintain a bookmark file in which users can maintain a list of frequently visited resources. A program used to access pages on the World Wide Web. See also Web Browser. CGI Common Gateway Interface. A standard for defining the interface between World Wide Web server software and other programs that run in the same computer.