Tuesday 3 May 2011

The Internet , the Web and Electronic Commerce

URL


URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It is known as a Website address. It lets you locate a particular site. For example, www.FAQFarm.com/index.html is the URL for the FAQ Farm home page.

HTML 


HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is a kind of computer language that is used for files that are posted on the internet and viewed by web browsers. Every graphics, text and design elements of a web page are ''tagged'' and labeled with codes that instruct the web browser how to display the files.

JAVASCRIPT


JavasScript is a computer scripting language commonly  used to add dynamic and interactive content and features to web pages. JavaScript is usually part of the web browser environment, meaning the web browser interprets and executes the code. 

Applets

An applet is any small application that performs one specific task that runs within the scope of a larger program, normally is used as a plug-in. It is to make a website function in a more creative and easy way.

BLOGS


A blog is a kind of website or part of a website. Individual usually maintain their blog by uploading new entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. They usually displayed in reverse-chronological order

Wikis


A wiki is a website that allows creating and editing any number of interlinked webpages via a web browser using a simplified markup language or WYSIWYG text editor. They are normally powered by wifi software and usde collaboratively by multiple users.

 FTP

FTP is known as file transfer protocol. It is used to duplicate a file from one host to another through a TCP-based network such as the internet. FTP basic function is to download or upload files from the server or to a particular source.

Plug-in

A plug-in is a set of software components which is used to adds particular abilities and functions to a larger software application. It is normally used in to scan for viruses, play videos and display fresh file types in web browsers.

Filter

Filter is a program that takes in a certain type of data as input, transforms it in some manner and then outputs the transformed data. It also allows you to import or export data.

Internet Security Suite


Internet security is a branch of computer security specifically related to the internet. Internet is always known as an insecure channel for exchanging information which has a very high risk of intrusion or fraud. Therefore, this software is to establish rules and measures to use against attacks over the internet.


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