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• Internet and
• World Wide Web

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Internet Review

• The hardware
• Wires
• Fibers
• Routers (switches)
• Computers connected via a network
• Communication Protocol
• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
• Internet Protocol (IP)

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Network
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Communication Protocol

• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
• Routing protocol for packet switching
• Internet Protocol (IP)
• Address numerical form
• TCP/IP
• Communication protocol suite

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Internet Traffic Report
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Internet Traffic

• Bandwidth the maximal rate at which symbols may
  be transmitted over a communication channel
  
• Index pattern of fast/slow Internet traffic
• Packet loss - reliability of connection
• Measured over longer time span (7 days)
• Peak hours midday(week) midnight (here!)

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Speed Facts on average

• Video files are larger than audio files
• Audio files are larger than graphic files
• Graphic files are larger than text files
• Larger files slow the connection

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World Wide Web

• Hyperlinks
• Hot links connecting content
• Web server
• A software program on a host that offers Web
  pages for public use
  
• Web browser
• Software for viewing Web pages found on Web
  servers
  

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Web Browsers

• IE Explorer
• Netscape
• Safari
• Firefox
• SeaMonkey
• Opera

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Web Browsers

• Top six (6) contain
• Bookmark Import/Export Management
• Download, History, Password, Security Management
• Customizable toolbars
• Integrated search (try K ?)
• Pop-up image blockers

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IE Explorer
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IE Explorer

• Microsoft proprietary browser
• One of the most widely used browsers
• Packaged with every Windows PC
• Familiarity

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Netscape
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Netscape

• Free download
• One of Microsofts major competitors
• Spyware and Adware protection

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Safari
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Safari

• Mac browser
• Mac came with Netscape, switched to IE and then
  to Safari
  
• Only available for Macintosh
• Parental controls
• Private browsing

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Firefox
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Firefox

• Slimmed down from original version
• Phishing filter
• Automatic update feature
• Spell checking for Web forms
• Private data removed with single mouse click

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SeaMonkey
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SeaMonkey

• Totally free open source
• Tabbed browsing
• Image blocker
• IRC client
• Find as you type
• Composer
• Simple HTML editor

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Opera
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Opera

• Originally a commercial product with a free
  version with advertisements
  
• Now cost and commercial free
• Thumbnail preview
• Works on Windows Mac
• Closest to Mozilla Suite all-in-one

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Know your Browser

• Change your browser for effective use
• Check your history list
• Organize your bookmarks/folders
• Locate the update tool
• Learn keyboard shortcuts
• Review your browsers help menu