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B

Bandwidth
The maximum amount of data transmitted over the Internet at one time.

Browser
A software application that allows you to see and hear the information on the World Wide Web. The two most popular browsers are Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Netscape's Navigator.

Buffer
Temporary memory for information going from one machine to another, allowing each machine to operate according to its optimal capacity without slowing down the operating speed of the other.

C

Cable modem
A modem that uses cable lines to connect to the Internet.

Click
The action of pushing down and releasing the mouse button quickly.

Cookies
Small files stored on a computer's hard drive, used to help Web servers identify browser activity. For more details, see "Why should I have cookies enabled?" on the FAQ page.

D

Dial-up
A temporary connection between a computer and the Internet established over a telephone line.

Download
To transfer data from one computer and save it on another.

DSL (Digital subscriber line)
A telephone line that has special equipment establishing a connection to the Internet at very high speeds.

H

High bandwidth
A computer that uses a cable modem or DSL to access the Internet.

I

Internet Service Provider (ISP)
A business that provides access for personal computers to connect to the World Wide Web.

L

Link
A piece of text or an image that, when clicked on, connects to another Web page, document or file.

Low bandwidth
A computer that uses a dial-up connection to access the Internet through a 28.8K modem will be able to play only the audio of the Webcast.

M

Media player
An application that allows audio and video to be viewed on a computer.

Medium bandwidth
A computer that uses a 56K dial-up connection to access the Internet.

Menu
A list of commands or options from which the user is able to choose.

Modem
A device or program that allows a computer to transmit information over telephone or cable lines.

P

Pixel (Picture Element)
A single point of an image on the computer screen. The amount of pixels your monitor displays is responsible for the quality of the picture shown.

Port
An outlet on the computer designated to connect a specific external device, such as a speaker or printer.

Progress Bar
A field on the screen that displays the progress of an executed command.

S

Streaming
The process of steady and continuous information output.

T

Throughput
The amount of data transferred and processed in a specified amount of time.

W

Webcast
A broadcast of live audio and video via the Internet.