ASP
Also may mean a "Application Service Provider". An ASP can provide an application over the web without you having to buy it and put it on your computer.

Broadband
Size of the Internet connect. Broadband and megaband, ensure that enough information is getting through your computer.

Browser
The application that you use to view the Internet. AOL IS A SERVICE PROVIDER NOT A BROWSER. The 2 main browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

Cascading NavBars
Navigation's that expands - showing sub navigation.

CGI
Common Gateway Interface. Used mostly to generate information on a website. For example a Mortgage Calculator, eCommerce Solutions. Used in most programming.

Data-driven Websites
A Website where very little to no HTML is used. The web server stores information which is put together to create pages. Allows users with little HTML or programming knowledge make changes and change their Website. An example would be Half.com and Amazon.

DHTML
Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language. A more complex version of HTML that creates broader and more powerful webpages, such as simple animation and cascading Navigation.

E-mail Client
The program that you use to view your e-mail. E-mail clients would be Outlook Express, Entourage, Netscape Mail, and AOL.

FDML
A file format used by NetCloak to create e-mail forms and e-mail response pages.

Flash
Developed by Macromedia, and very versatile. It can be used to create a Navigation, Games, Interactive Websites, and Animation's. Does not use HTML at all. Flash is its own program and requires users to have the Flash Plug in installed on their computer. Some browsers and users however don't have the flash plug-in installed and therefor require a HTML version of the Website to function. Many times 2 versions of a Website may need to be created to satisfy both Flash and HTML users.

Frames
Basically frames are a combination or multiple webpages viewed on single page. Frames allow Websites to have one page change and one stay for items such as navigation or sponsor graphics. Frames are somewhat outdated and rarely used in professional Websites. Frames may also cause complications with certain web browsers.

FTP
File Transfer Protocol - The language in which files transfer onto the web server.

GIF
Originally created by CompuServe. GIF's and JPEG's are the most common used web images forms. GIF's are generally used for flat ,reduced colored images such as logo's, and line art. JPEG's are mainly for photographs.

HTML
Hypertext markup language. Main language used for Website creation.

IP Address
IP's have 2 purposes. First, every time you log onto your Internet provider, you are assigned a IP. Your IP is unique and tells Websites your are viewing, who you are, and where to send information its kind a like a phone number in this sense. Second, Each Website is assigned a IP, this is the location that computers know to look for the site, its like a house address.

ISP
Internet Service Provider - The company that you use for Internet access. Companies such as AOL, Earthlink, AT&T.

Java
Developed by Sun Microsystems. Operating language that can be used on any computer regardless of OS.

Javascript
Language that enables interactive occurrence's such as Roll-overs, Pop Up Windows, etc. on a Website.

Microsoft
A Large company in Redmond, Washington. That control's every aspect of your life at every moment.

MP3
Compressed code that allows songs to be compressed enough to be transported over the Internet. Napster uses MP3's.

Navigation
Based on site map, allows users to move (navigate) easily throughout your Website.

NCLK
A file format used by NetCloak for simple programming such as password protection and other tasks.

PDF
Portable Document Format - Created by Adobe. Used for online forms and printable information. Allows High Quality artwork and forms to be compressed for online viewing.

Quicktime
Quicktime is a rich file format, the perfect environment for media authoring, and a complete suite of applications all rolled into one. Quicktime enables millions of Mac and Windows users to play back high-quality audio and video on their computers.

Server
A Computer that host's (stores) your information for users on the Internet to d/l and view. Servers have to be online 24 hours a day in order for Internet users to view your Website.

Tables
Building block of web pages, helps to line up images, and for different layouts on a webpage.

UNIX
Type of server built by Sun Microsystems. Most web servers use this language to host webpages due that is compatible to both PC's and Macintosh computers.

URL
Universal Resource Locator - The address associated with the IP for a specific Website. URL's end with a combinations of letters such as .COM and .NET (used for regular Websites), .ORG (used for nonprofit Websites) and .GOV (Used for government Websites).