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This guide covers origins of the Internet, accessing the Web, communication tools, e-commerce, search engines, and Web utilities. Learn about key competencies and common Internet uses.
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Chapter 2 The Internet, The Web, and Electronic Commerce
Key Words & Terms • address: 地址 • Advance Research Project Agency Network (ARPANET): 高级研究项目代理网络 • applets: Java程序 • attachment: 附件 • auction house site: 拍卖网站 • bot: 代理程序 • browser: 浏览器 • buddy: 好友 • business-to-business (B2B): 商家对商家 • business-to-consumer (B2C): 商家对消费者 • cable: 电缆 • carder: 信用卡盗用者 • Center for European Nuclear Research (CERN): 欧洲核能源研究中心 • computer virus: 计算机病毒 • consumer-to-consumer(C2C): 消费者对消费者
e-mail: 电子邮件 file transfer protocol (FTP): 文件传输协议 filter: 过滤器 friend: 好友 header: 邮件头 hit: 点击 Hyperlink: 超文本链接 Hypertext Markup Language (HTML): 超文本链接标记语言 Key Words & Terms • dial-up: 拨号 • digital cash: 电子货币 • directory search: 目录搜索 • domain name: 域名 • downloading: 下载 • DSL: 美国网络公司 • e-commerce:电子商务 • e-learning: 网络学习 • electronic commerce: 电子商务 • electronic mail: 电子邮件
location: 位置(地址) message: 消息 metasearch engine: 原搜索引擎 national service provider: 国家网络服务中心 online: 在线 online banking: 网上银行 online stock trading: 网上股票交易 Key Words & Terms • instant messaging (IM): 即时消息 • Internet: 互联网 • Internet security suite: 网络安全包 • Internet service provider (ISP): 网络服务供应商 • Java: 一种高级语言 • keyword search: 关键词搜索 • link: 链接
spam blocker:垃圾邮件拦截器 specialized search engine: 专用搜索引擎 spider: 代理程序 subject: 主题 surf: (网上)冲浪 top-level domain (TLD): 顶层域名 Uniform resource locator (URL): 统一资源定位 Key Words & Terms • person-to-person auction site: 个人对个人拍卖网站 • plug-in: 插件 • protocol: 协议 • search engine: 搜索引擎 • search service: 搜索服务 • signature line: 落款 • social networking: 社会网络 • spam: 垃圾邮件
Web page: 网页 Web utility: 网络工具 wireless modem: 无线modem wireless service provider: 无线网络服务中心 Key Words & Terms • universal instant messenger: 通用即时消息软件 • uploading: 上载 • Web: 万维网 • Web auction: 网络拍卖 • Web-based application: Web应用 • Web-based service: Web服务 • Webmaster: 网站管理员
Competencies (1 of 2) • Discuss the origins of the Internet and the Web • Describe how to access the Web using providers and browsers • Discuss Internet communications, including e-mail, instant messaging, and social networking Page 28
Competencies(2 of 2) • Describe search tools, including search engines and metasearch engines • Discuss electronic commerce, including B2C, C2C, B2B, and security • Describe Web utilities: Web-based applications, FTP, plug-ins, and filters Page 28
Introduction • The Internet is often referred to as the Information Superhighway because it connects millions of people across the globe. • Unlike a typical highway, the Internet moves idea and information. • The Web provides an easy-to-use, intuitive interface to connect to the Internet and is used by millions of people every day. Page 29
The Internet and the Web • Large network that connects smaller networks globally • The Internet was Launched in 1969 • National computer network • US funded project called ARPANET • World Wide Web or WWW was introducedin 1992 at CERN Page 30
Common Internet Uses • Communicating • Exchange e-mail • Discussion Groups • Online shopping • Searching • Virtual Libraries • Entertainment • Education or e-learning Page 30
Internet Access Providers • Common way to access the Internet • Commercial Internet Service Providers (ISP) • National Service Providers • Regional Service Provider • Wireless serviceproviders Page 31
Browsers • Programs that provide access to Web resources • Allow you to surfthe Internet • Three well-known browsers • Mozilla Firefox • Netscape Communications • Microsoft Internet Explorer • Address or location of the resource must be specified • URL Page 31
URLs • Uniform Resource Locators • All URLs have at least two parts • Protocol • Domain name • Locates Web sites Page 32
More on Browsers • Browsers interpret HTML commands • Hypertext Markup Language • Contained in a document • Display document as a Web page Page 33
Communication • Most popular Internet activity • Types of communication • Electronic Mail (E-Mail) • E-Mail Address • Spam • Instant Messaging • Social Networking Page 33
Spam • Junk and/or unwanted Email • Computer viruses or destructive programs are often attached to unsolicited email • Spam blockers incorporate a myriad of approached to identify and control spam • Spam blockers are also referred to as: • Junk mail filters • Anti-spam programs Return Page 35
Search Tools • Search engines • Metasearch engines • Specialized search engines • Tips • Start with the right approach • Be as precise as possible • Use multiple words • Use Boolean operators • Check your spelling Page 37
Electronic Commerce • Also known as e-commerce • Buying and selling of goods over the Internet • Business-to-consumer (B2C) • Consumer-to-consumer (C2C) • Web auctions • Business-to-business (B2B) Page 42
Business to Consumer • Fastest growing type of e-commerce • Three most widely used B2C applications: • Online banking • Financial trading • Shopping Return Page 43
Consumer to ConsumerWeb Auctions • Consumer-to-consumer e-commerce (C2C) • Similar to traditional auctions • Types • Auction house sites • Person-to-person auction sites Page 44
Business to Business • Involves the sale of a product or service from one business to another (B2B) • Primarily a manufacturer supplier relationship Page 43
Security • Payment methods must be fast, reliable, and secure • Three basic options • Checks • Credit card • Digital cash Page 44
Web Utilities • Specialized utility programs that make using the internet & web safer and easier • Web-based applications • FTP • Plug-Ins • Filters • Internet Security Suites Page 46
Plug-Ins Return Page 48
Filters Return Page 47
Internet Security Suites • Collection of utility programs designed to maintain your security and privacy while on the web • McAfee • Norton Page 48
Careers In IT - Webmasters • Develop & maintain websites • Back-up of the company website, updating resources, and development of new resources • Work with the marketing department to increase the site traffic flow Page 49
A Look to the FutureHomes of Tomorrow • “Smart” appliances in homes will have their own Web page • Refrigerators will be able to manage their inventory and automatically order to re-supply • Internet cameras, wireless technologies, & high-speed internet will allow you to virtually monitor your home while on travel Page 50
Discussion Questions (Page 1 of 2) • Discuss the uses of the Internet. Which activities have you participated in? Which one do you think is the most popular? • What are the basic elements of an e-mail message? Page 57
Discussion Questions (Page 2 of 2) • What is social networking? Describe the three types of social networking sites. • Describe the different types of search engines. Give an example of the type of search each engine is best for. Page 57