Technology in Action- IntroductoryThis book was designed to spark reader interest by covering practical concepts that they want to learn (such as setting up a wireless network in their home) while giving background information (such as how networks function) for those interested in exploring topics deeper. This book covers the parts of the computer, tips on using the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. For anyone who uses a computer in his or her personal or professional life. |
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... protocol ) used to retrieve the specified document . The protocol is gener- ally followed by a colon , two forward slashes , www ( indicating World Wide Web ) , and then the domain name . What's the protocol ? For the most part , URLs ...
... protocol ) used to retrieve the specified document . The protocol is gener- ally followed by a colon , two forward slashes , www ( indicating World Wide Web ) , and then the domain name . What's the protocol ? For the most part , URLs ...
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... Protocol ( IP ) A protocol for sending data between computers on the Internet . Internet Protocol address ( IP address ) The means by which all computers connected to the Internet identify each other . It consists of a unique set of ...
... Protocol ( IP ) A protocol for sending data between computers on the Internet . Internet Protocol address ( IP address ) The means by which all computers connected to the Internet identify each other . It consists of a unique set of ...
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... Protocol / Internet Protocol ( TCP / IP ) The main suite of proto- cols used on the Internet . transmission media The cable or wireless lines that transport data on a network . Trojan horse A computer program that appears to be ...
... Protocol / Internet Protocol ( TCP / IP ) The main suite of proto- cols used on the Internet . transmission media The cable or wireless lines that transport data on a network . Trojan horse A computer program that appears to be ...
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