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Internet Glossary


 

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Desktop
A screen that includes the background, icons, tools and windows for the computer environment.

Dial-In
The system which allows a PC to connect directly to the Internet using a PC-based software application. The software dials-in to an Internet Service Provider (ISP), connects, and establishes a link.

Domain Name
The part of an email address which is to the right of the @ sign. The domain name also signifies a particular site on the Internet. For example, www.NYSE.com is the domain name for the New York Stock Exchange.

 

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