Chapter 16 - The internet and e-commerce (1)

Question	Answer
Internet	A huge network of computers, world wide, which are connected together and exchange information using common software.
E-commerce	A system that allows customers to access a business's website to obtain goods or services.
Modem	A piece of hardware that converts data from a computer into a form that can be sent down a telephone line to connect it to the internet.
IPS	A company that allows you to connect to its network to gain access to the internet.
Web browser	A program which allows people to use the World Wide Web.
Email	Messages and documents that are sent and read electronically, without the need for a printed copy.
Blog	A diary style website where individuals or businesses can add comments about a particular topic.
Social networking site	A site which allows people to communicate with each other via messages.
Chat room	A website which allows real time messaging between individuals or groups of people.
Spam	Unwanted emails.
URL	A special file name which is different for every page on the internet.

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