The network of computers that constitute the Internet map domain names to their corresponding IP numbers. The data is then made available to all computers and users on the Internet. The process of transferring files to your computer from a network or by means of a modem. When you connect to the Web and visit a specific URL, you download the files for that page into the RAM cache on your computer. On-line messaging services between computer users.
Users can send e-mail to anyone, anywhere, using the Internet.
Enables the transmission of computer data, as well as video and audio information. A compilation of the most often asked questions and answers on a topic. A set of HTML code used to partition a Web page primarily for navigational purposes, but sometimes for content organization, as well. A standard compression scheme for images, limited to 8-bit or 256 colors. The GIF format is best for text, line art, or images with large, adjacent, solid colors.