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=__**categories**__= 1. Top 5 Words That I Have Some Difficulty in Understanding

2. 5 New Technology Words that I can't Understand

3. Computer Hardware

4. Networking Terms

5. Computer Programing, Website, and Markup Language Terms

6 .Malicious Computer Behavior

7. Miscellaneous

8. Computer Memory Terms

=__Definitions__ __Sources__=

__Top 5 Words That I Have Some Difficulty in Understanding__

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * CVS || A.K.A.(concurrent version systems) open source project software that helpls developers collaborate on their work by tracking files and their changes. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * TCP/IP || A.K.A. (Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol) a set of communication protocols on which the interent and most communications run. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * DNS Server || A.K.A. (Domain Name System server) stores information in domain names and uses them kind of like a phone book by translating readable hostnames into IP adresses || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Backbone || a path for the exchange of information between different LANs || [|wikipedia] ||
 * IDE || A.K.A. (integrated development enviroment) a type of computer software that helps programs to develop software. || [|wikipedia] ||

__5 New Technology Words that I can't Understand__

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * GIS || A.K.A. (geographic information system) a computer system that analyzizes and stores data on geogrpahic information, is often used in buisnesses for loactaion and delivery. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * CRM || A.K.A. (Customer relationship management) a term used by companies to describe their relationships with a custmomer, including the customer data and vendor data. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Chipset || a group of integrated circuts that are used together to serve a single function and are sold together for that reason. || [|SearchSMB] ||
 * Cache || a storage place for temporary files, such as tempory interent files that you request when looking at a web page. || [|SearchSMB] ||
 * Java Script || a scripting language often used for the client side of web development || [|wikipedia] ||

__Computer Hardware__

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * Hub || a peice of hardare that allows you to connect multiple computers together. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Router || a piece of hardware that connects networks together, giving them all access to the internet. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Switch || a piece of hardware similar to a hub in that it connects computers together, but unlinke a hub it can detect network packets and seperate and send them to their appropriate destination. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Server || an aplication or device that performs services for connectd clients in a client server model. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * BUS || A.K.A. (bidirectional universal switch) transfers data inside or between computers. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * CPU || A.K.A. (central processing unit) the component in a computer that interprets instructions and processes data. || [| wikipedia] ||
 * PARALLEL || A.K.A. ( parallel port) is a type of socket used for interfacing with peripherals. || [|wikepida] ||
 * SERIAL || A.K.A. ( serial connection) a PC port in which information can pass in or out one bit at a time. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * USB || A.K.A. (universal serial bus) a serial bus used to interface with peripherals, this has become the standard on most computers and laptops. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FIREWIRE || a serial bus interface standard that offers high speed communications. Similar to USB but known to be faster. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * HARD DRIVE || A.K.A. (Hard disk drive) A storage device that stores data using magnetic surfaces. Used mostly for long term storage like that of program data. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FLOPPY DRIVE || A.K.A. (FDD-Floppy disk drive) A drive used for the reading and writting of a data storage devices called a floppy disk which works by using magnetic storage principles. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * CD-ROM/RW DRIVE || A.K.A.( compact disc read only memory/compact disc rewritable dirve) CD-ROM is a drive that reads compact disc that contains data accessible by computer. Where as CD-RW is a drive that reads, writes and can even rewrite on compact discs. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * DESKTOP || A.K.A. (desktop computer) a personal computer made for an office or desk at home, it is not portable like laptops or PDA's, and is currently the most affordable type of computer. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * NIC || A.K.A (network interface card) a piece of computer hardware that lets computer comunicate over a network. || [|wikipedia] ||

__Networking Terms__

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * CVS || A.K.A.(concurrent version systems) open source project software that helpls developers collaborate on their work by tracking files and their changes. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Peer-To-Peer || differs from a client/server network in that A peer to peer network has all the computers in the network acting as servers sending and recieving information via nodes. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FTP || A.K.A. (File Transfer Protocol) is used to transfer data between computers using the internet,one computer uses FTP server software and one uses FTP client software. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Broadband || broadband is high speed data communication using fasterspeeds than normal telephone modems. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * BitTorrent || is a peer to peer protocol that sends information by distributing the data between computers this way when it is collected the pieces of data do not have to come from one source. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FileServer || disk storage that hosts files over a network, requires good memory amount. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * LAN || A.K.A. (Local Area Network) a computer network that covers a small geographical area. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Ethernet || a twisted pairs of wires connecting end systems to the network. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * NLR || A.K.A. (National LambdaRail) a high speed national computer network in the united states that runs on fiberoptic lines. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Protocols || guidlines or rules that govern an operation on the internet, examples are FTP and HTTP || [|wikipedia] ||
 * TCP/IP || A.K.A. (Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol) a set of communication protocols on which the interent and most communications run. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Client/Server || a type of networking when one computer acts as the server sending information to all its "dummy computers" which are the clients. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Backbone || a path for the exchange of information between different LANs || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Wireless G || an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 specification that extended throughput to up to 54 Mbit/s || [|wikipedia] ||
 * DNS Server || A.K.A. (Domain Name System server) stores information in domain names and uses them kind of like a phone book by translating readable hostnames into IP adresses || [|wikipedia] ||
 * ISP || A.K.A. (internet service provider) whomever your internet connection is provided from. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * ASP || A.K.A. (Applications service provider) a buisness that provides computer based services to customers, such as offering on-demand software. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * RS232 || A.K.A. (recomended standard 232) a standard for serial binary data connecting between a DTE (data terminal equipment) and a DCE (data circuit-terminating equipment). || [|wikipedia] ||
 * COM1 || A.K.A. (Com1 port) is a type of serial port interface used on most computers. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * SCSI || A.K.A. (small computer system interface) a set of standars for transferring between computers and peripheral. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * NET NEUTRALITY || a network design principle that all websites and platforms should be treated equal. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * URL || A.K.A. (uniform resource locator) text that is used to identify a resource and locate it. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * VPN || A.K.A. (virtual private network) A link between two networks through another network. Allows for a variety of things such as outsourcing for buisness. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * PGP || A.K.A. (pretty good privacy) A Computer program that provides security through encryption protection. || [|wikipedia] ||

__Computer Programing, Website, and Markup Language Terms__

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * BINARY NUMBER || A.K.A. (binary numeral system) these are the 1's and 0's that the computer uses to interperet data. 0 meaning off and 1 meaning on. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * HEXADECIMAL || A.K.A. (hexadecimal system) a numeral system with a base of 16. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * OCTET || A.K.A. (byte) an octet is a grouping of eight. If used in bits it forms a byte. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * ASCII || A.K.A. (american standard code of information interchange)a series of codes that represents text in computers and other electronic devices. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * URL || A.K.A. (uniform resource locator) text used to identify a rosource and locate it, it is now a synonym for URI. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * URI || A.K.A. (uniform resource identifier) a string of characters used to identify a name or resource. synonomous with URL || [|wikipedia] ||
 * SGML || A.K.A. (Standard Generalized Markup Language) a mark up language that provides syntaxes that can be used for a variety of applications. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * HTML || A.K.A. (Hypertext Markup Language) the predominant markup language for webpages. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * HTTP || A.K.A. (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) a way of transfering information on the world wide web. A request response protocal between clients and servers. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * XML || A.K.A. (Extensible Markup Language ) a mark up language which allows its users to define their own tags. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * XHTML || A.K.A. (Extensible HyperText Markup Language) an application of XML wheras Html is an application of SGML. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * ISP || A.K.A. (internet service provider) whomever provides your computer with internet access. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FONT || A.K.A (typeface) a style of text or lettering. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FONT FAMILY || A.K.A.( type-face family) a collection of similar fonts designed to be used together. || [|google] ||
 * SANS SERIF || A.K.A.(without serifs) a typeface that does not have little features called serifs. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * SERIF || a small detail at the end of a stroke on letters and symbols. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * ITALIC/OBLIQUE || A.K.A. (italic/oblique typeface) Italic typeface is a cursive style typeface based on a form of calligraphy wheras Oblique typeface is a typeface that slants to the right. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * MONO-SPACED || A.K.A. (mono-spaced font) a type of font where every letter is the same width. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * PROPORTIONALLY SPACED || using different widths for different characters in text. || [|webopedia] ||
 * POINT || A.K.A. (point measurment) the smallest unit of measure in typography. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * CHARACTER || A.K.A. (symbol) a unit of information that corresponds to a symbol. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * BLOG || A.K.A. (a portmanteau of web log) a website where netries are written in chronological order. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * WIKI || a collaborate website which can be edited by anyone with access to it. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Deprecated || a term used to indicate the discouragement of a particular software feature, because it has been superseded by a newer and better version. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Element || a way of atructuring and arranging HTML content || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Validation || the checking of an html page and its source code to make sure it adheres to a certian structure. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * SGML || A.K.A.(Standard Generalized Markup Language) the markup language on which html is based || [|wikipedia] ||
 * XML || A.K.A.(Extensible Markup Language) general purpose markup language that allows users to define their own tags. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Frameset || basically the organization of a website into different frames on a screen. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Strict || is the decripition of a markup language with strict syntax rules. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Attribute || a parameter of an element in markup languages. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * DTD || A.K.A.(Document Type Definition) This tells the browser whatHTml documentation and structure to use. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Well-formed element || This is an element in web design that is opened and subsequently closed and does not overlap. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * XHTML || A.K.A.(Extensible HyperText Markup Language) a mrakup language that is the same as html but follows stricter syntax. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * CSS || A.K.A.(Cascading Style Sheets) A way of styling web pages so that the presentation of the document can be uniform and simply refered to instead of written into the code. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * Transitional || a mearkup language syntax that uses some stricter guidlines but less than that of a strict sytanx. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * W3C || A.K.A.(World Wide Web Consortium) the international standards organization for the world wide web || [|wikipedia] ||

__Computer Memory Terms__

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * SIMM || A.K.A. (single in-line memory module) A type of memory module used for random access memory in personal computers, it differs from DIMM becasue the contacts on the SIMM are redundant on both sides. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * DIMM || A.K.A. (dual in-line memory module) porvides a series of random access memory intergrated circuits they are mounted on a prionted circuit board and designed for use on personal computers. The difference between DIMM and SIMM is that SIMM uses 32-bit data path and DIMM uses 64-bit, DIMM has replaced most of old SIMM memory. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * RAM || A.K.A. (Random access memory) a type of data storage used in computers. Stored data on these circuits can be accessed in any order or in other words at "random". The more Ram the faster the computer. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * ROM || A.K.A. (read-only memory) a class of storage media used in computes and other electronic devices. This cannont be modified easily and is more permenant than RAM. || [|wikipedia] ||

Miscellaneous

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * FOWARD SLASH || A.K.A (/) divides the tiers in the adress lin in a URL. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * BACK-SLASH || A.K.A.(\) a backslash divides the file tiers in Microsoft Windows. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * AT || A.K.A. (@) in an email adress it tells the location of the server. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * AND || (&) joing two words together, an ampersand. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * TILDA || A.K.A. (~) indicates the current users home directory. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * RF || A.K.A. (radio frequency) a way of transmitting information using radio frequency. || [|wikipedia] ||  ||
 * FAT || the information filing system that was the standard on windows versions prior to ME. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * NTFS || the information filing system that replaced the FAT system and is in current use. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * IR || A.K.A. (infared) a way of transmitting information using infared signals. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * MODEM || a way of connecting to the internet using telephone lines and dial up connections. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * OS || A.K.A.(operatiing system) software that manages the sharing of resources on a computer. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * DRIVER || a set of instructions inside of software that tells a computer how to use the corresponding hardware. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * IDE || A.K.A. (integrated development enviroment) a type of computer software that helps programs to develop software. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * VIRTUAL MEMORY || an adressing scheme that allows non-adjecent memory to be adressed as if it were adjecent. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FRAGMENTATION || an inefficency in comutar storage. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * VIRTUAL MACHINE || software that creates a virtual enviroment so that you can test software. || [|wikipedia] ||

__Malicious Computer Behavior__

 * ~ word ||~ definiton ||~ citation ||
 * PHISHING || this is a term hackers use when they are searching other peoples computers for sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, etc. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * WORM || a self replicating computer program, that harms the network. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * AUDIT LOG || a record of actions pertaining to the excecutions of buisness processes and computer activity. || [|wikipeida] ||
 * AVAILABILTY || how accessible a computer or computer system is. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * BUFFER OVERFLOW || A programing error in computer security which can result in unwanted individuals gaining security clearence. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * LOGIC BOMB || A piece of code inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when triggered. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * SOCIAL ENGINEERING || a fraudulent act that uses a collection of techniques to manipulate people into preforming actions. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * STRONG PASSWORDS || A strong password is one that cannot be guessed or cracked by other users or hackers. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * CONFIDENTIALITY || insuring that information is accessible to only those who have access clearence. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * AUTHENTCATION || the act of confirming something or someone as authentic, in the computer world confirming that the program is in the hands of the right user. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * VIRUS || a computer program that can copy itself and infect the computer. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * FIREWALL || a program used to permit or deny data through a network. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * SPAM || the abuse of electronic messaging systems. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * PKI || A.K.A. (Public Key Infrastructer) binds public keys by means of ceritficate authority. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * INTEGRITY || The chance that the information being transfered might become damaged and unusable. || [|wikipedia] ||
 * ENCRYPTION || when the computertransforms the information in the text so that it cannot be read without the same transforming program on the othe side that it is being sent to. || [|wikipedia] ||