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DNS
URLs are translated into numbers which reflect numeric addresses using
the Domain Name System (DNS). This is a worldwide system of servers
that stores location pointers to websites. The numeric address, called
the IP (Internet Protocol) address, is actually the "real"
URL. Since numeric strings are difficult for humans to use, alpha-numeric
addresses are employed by end users. Hence, the domain name (www.dk2.com.au).
Once the translation is made by the DNS, the browser can contact the
web server and ask for a specific file located on its site.
download
To download a file means to save it locally on your computer's hard
drive or on a floppy disk. It means that you have taken the file (whether
it's an image or word document, or whatever) and can use it at any time
without being connected to the web.
email
Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) distributes electronic messages
and files to one or more electronic mailboxes.
freeware
/ shareware
There are many sites on the Internet which offer free or shareware for
you to download and use. Of course, you can't alter, re-label or resell
this software…but it makes for a real community for sharing ideas
and access. Shareware usually allows you 30 days to test, use and evaluate
software for a limited time. Thereafter, you'll need to register and
pay a fee.
ftp
File Transfer Protocol. This transfers text or binary files between
an FTP server and client (allowing you to upload new content to your
website at any time).
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