1. Section 3.1 Section 3.2 Describe Internet hardware and software
Explain Internet protocols
Compare intranets, extranets, and the Internet
Section 3.2
Identify URL components
Compare Web browsers
Use search engines

2. Section 3.3
Describe Web development applications and hardware
Describe connectivity components
Insert external hyperlinks
Section 3.4
Explain how to download files responsibly
Summarize copyright and fair use laws
Cite digital sources
Evaluate Web site content

3. The Internet Guide to Reading 3.1 Main Ideaspp
The Internet
3.1
Guide to Reading
Main Ideas
Protocols allow computers to communicate. People often use the Internet to communicate with other users. Intranets and extranets are networks that are protected from unauthorized access.
Key Terms
Internet service provider (ISP)
protocol
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
intranet
extranet

4. The Internet Origins of the Internet 3.1pp
The Internet
3.1
Origins of the Internet
The U.S. government developed a network of computers called ARPANET, which became the Internet.
The first graphical-user interface (GUI) browser was created in It allowed users to view graphic, audio, and video files located on the Internet.

5. The Internet How the Internet Works 3.1pp
The Internet
3.1
How the Internet Works
Internet hardware and software allow you to access files from other computers and servers
You must be connected to a communication line to access an Internet service provider.
Internet service provider (ISP) A business that provides a network to customers that they use to access the Internet. (p. 63)

6. The Internet How the Internet Works 3.1 Internet Protocols:pp
The Internet
3.1
How the Internet Works
protocol A set of rules and procedures that specify how data are formatted and transmitted between computer systems. (p. 64)
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Basic Internet protocol that contains the specific information that allows computers to identify each other and exchange data. (p. 64)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) Used to transfer files from a Web server to a Web browser. (p. 64)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A standardized method of uploading and downloading files on the Internet. (p. 64)
Internet Protocols:
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Telnet
Gopher
WAIS

7. The Internet Internet Resources 3.1 Communication on the Internetpp
The Internet
3.1
Internet Resources
Communication on the Internet
Listserv
Newsgroups or Forums
Chat Rooms
Internet Relay Chat
Instant Messaging
Entertainment on the Internet
Multiuser domain games (MUDs)
MUD object–orientated games (MOOs)

8. The Internet Other Networks 3.1pp
The Internet
3.1
Other Networks
There is basically no technical difference between the Internet, intranets, and extranets.
The differences lie in the ways these networks are used.
intranet A LAN or WAN that is designed to make it easy to share information within an organization, such as a business or a school. (p. 66)
extranet A type of network that can be accessed by outside or remote users who are authorized to use the network. (p. 66)

9. The Web Guide to Reading 3.2 Main Ideaspp
The Web
3.2
Guide to Reading
Main Ideas
A URL is an address that identifies a specific Web page. Web browsers have varying capabilities. Search engines help locate sites containing specific information. Users should carefully evaluate all information found online.
Key Terms
uniform resource locator (URL)
domain name
domain name extension
accessibility option
search engine
Web directory
keyword
Boolean search

10. The Web Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)pp
The Web
3.2
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
HTTP requires that Web page URLs be in a standard format. Most addresses consist of four main parts:
Protocol
Address
Directory path
Retrieved file
uniform resource locator (URL) A unique address that enables a browser to locate specific page files on the Web. (p. 68)

11. The Web Uniform Resource Locatorspp
The Web
3.2
Uniform Resource Locators
The address of the Web page includes the domain name. The domain name includes a domain name extension.
domain name Part of a URL that identifies the entity (such as a university, individual, or business) that sponsors the Web site. (p. 68)
domain name extension Part of the URL that tells users what type of organization uses the address. (p. 69)

12. The Web Using a Web Browser 3.2pp
The Web
3.2
Using a Web Browser
Web browsers are used to request, retrieve, and view Web pages.
There are many different browsers to choose from, including Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Different browsers may interpret HTML in different ways.

13. The Web Using a Web Browser 3.2pp
The Web
3.2
Using a Web Browser
Many browsers include accessibility options for differently abled individuals.
For example, most browsers let users increase the size of text on the screen. This option helps users with impaired vision read text more easily.
accessibility option A feature that allows differently abled individuals to access and use Web pages. (p. 70)

14. The Web Locating Information Online 3.2pp
The Web
3.2
Locating Information Online
Search tools like search engines and Web directories can help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.
search engine An application that locates information about Web pages and then stores this information in searchable databases that you can access from your browser. (p. 72)
Web directory Search tool that catalogs Web sites (not pages) by topic or category. (p. 72)

15. The Web Locating Information Online 3.2pp
The Web
3.2
Locating Information Online
To use a search engine, you make a search query. Keyword and Boolean searches are two types of queries.
keyword An important word related to the specific topic you are trying to locate. (p. 72)
Boolean search A type of search that combines keywords in specific ways to locate specific pages. (p. 72)

16. The Web 3.2 Activity 3A – Preview a Web Page (p. 70)pp
The Web
3.2
Activity 3A – Preview a Web Page (p. 70)
Activity 3B – Performing a Boolean Search (p. 73)

17. Web Site Development Toolspp
Web Site Development Tools
3.3
Guide to Reading
Main Ideas
The type of hardware and software needed to develop a Web site depends on the size and complexity of the site. You must have access to a Web server to publish a Web site. External links let users move between different Web sites.
Key Terms
text editor
Web site development application
WYSIWYG
Web hosting service
external hyperlink

18. Web Site Development Toolspp
Web Site Development Tools
3.3
Software Needs
The software tools used to create Web sites can be divided into two broad categories:
Text editors
Web site development applications
text editor An application used to enter and edit the HTML code in a Web page. (p. 74)
Web site development application Sophisticated application package that some Web developers use to create Web sites. FrontPage is one that uses a WYSIWYG interface. (p. 74)
WYSIWYG Applications that allow you to create Web pages so that what you see on the screen is very similar to the appearance of the final page; stands for “what you see is what you get.” (p. 74)

19. Web Site Development Toolspp
Web Site Development Tools
3.3
Web Page Component Applications
The Web designer’s toolbox should include applications for creating and modifying graphics, video, and audio components.

20. Web Site Development Toolspp
Web Site Development Tools
3.3
Hardware and Connectivity Needs
Beyond the basic hardware components, many developers use other input and output devices:
Scanner
Digital camera
Microphone
Many people also use a Web hosting service to gain access to a Web server.
Web hosting service Service that sells Web server space, usually for a monthly fee. (p. 77)

21. Web Site Development Toolspp
Web Site Development Tools
3.3
Linking to Online Resources
Hyperlinks set Web pages apart from other Internet documents. External hyperlinks can connect one page to a page on a different Web site.
external hyperlink A hyperlink that takes a user to a page on a different Web site. (p. 77)

22. Web Site Development Toolspp
Web Site Development Tools
3.3
Activity 3C – Inserting External Hyperlinks (p. 77)

23. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issuespp
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3.4
Guide to Reading
Main Ideas
Ethical, social, and legal guidelines govern the use of online resources. Users must respect copyright law and trademark rules when using digital resources and cite their sources whenever possible.
Key Terms
Internet Use Agreement
Netiquette
commercial software
shareware
freeware
copyright

24. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issuespp
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3.4
The Internet and Society
Online communications enable you to share all kinds of information instantly with people around the world.
While the Internet helps communications, spending a lot of time at computers can also isolate people. Be sure to balance the time you spend online with other activities.

25. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issuespp
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3.4
Ethical Internet Use
There are rules that online users must follow. They include:
Internet Use Agreements
Netiquette
Protect your privacy
Internet Use Agreement Used by organizations such as schools and businesses to regulate online use; also called Acceptable Use Policies or AUPs. (p. 80)
Netiquette General guidelines that have developed over the years to guide Internet interactions. (p. 81)

26. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issuespp
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3.4
Downloading and Copying from the Internet
Laws govern what you can legally download from Web sites and how you can use the files.
Most software can be categorized as commercial software, shareware, or freeware.
commercial software Software that is developed and distributed with the intention of making a profit. (p. 81)
shareware Copyrighted software that an author allows to be freely distributed. (p. 81)
freeware Software that can be freely copied and used for any legal purpose. (p. 81)

27. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issuespp
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3.4
Using Information from the Web
It is not always legal to copy information from the Web. A copyright may be attached to creative works on the Web.
The fair use doctrine allows for small portions of a work to be used for educational purposes.
copyright Asserts that only the copyright’s owner has the right to sell his or her work or to allow someone else to sell it. (p. 82)

28. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issuespp
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3.4
Using Information from the Web
To be an effective developer, you will have to learn how to evaluate online resources to determine the quality of the Web site’s information and how to cite digital sources.
Wallace, Scott. “Into the Amazon.” nationalgeographic.com. National Geographic Society (accessed July 30, 2003).
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29. Social, Ethical, and Legal Issuespp
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3.4
Activity 3D – Adding a Copyright Notice (p. 82)

30. Chapter 3
Resources
For more resources on this chapter, go to the Introduction to Web Design Web site at webdesign.glencoe.com.