Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
handles the administrative needs of the Internet is
the InterNIC, which is where new domain names
are registered.
Node:
A node is any computer connected to
the Internet.
Packet:
A chunk of data easily sent over net-
work. Imagine some brown paper packages tied
up with string, but instead of snail mail addresses,
they have the IP address they came from and the
one they're going to digitally stamped with bits
and bytes.
Router:
A computer who's only mission in
life is to act like a very speedy mailroom clerk,
looking at IP addresses on packets, and speeding
them along to the right destinations.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP):
This is the big set of “com-
mon denominator” protocols, or rules, used on
the Internet to allow computers to communicate.
TCP/IP exists for all operating systems.
Telnet:
A program that lets you access remote
computers on the Net. When you telnet to another
computer, you usually come to a “log in” prompt.
Veronica:
A search engine that is built into
Gopher. It allows searches of all gopher sites for
files, directories and other resources.
Wide Area Information Service (WAIS):
A search engine that lets you input keywords. It
then searches its index and returns you the search
results ranked and scored according to relevancy.
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