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The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce
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Competencies
Internet and Web resources Internet communication
Search tools
Electronic commerce Web utilities Intra- and extranets
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Internet Beginnings
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Internet Applications
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Access Providers
National
Regional
Wireless
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Browsers
Software that connects to Internet Allow navigation of the Web Uniform Resource Locator (URLs) Display Web pages Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Text Graphics Hyperlinks
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Navigation
Web sites
Surfing
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Web Portals
Variety of services
Searching, e-mail, news, sports updates Appeal to mass audiences Focused content Appeal to special-interest groups
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Horizontal portals
Vertical portals
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E-mail
Global connection Family, friends, business Basic elements Header Address, Subject, Attachments Message Body of letter Signature Additional information about sender
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E-mail Addresses
Domain code
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Discussion Groups
Mailing lists
Newsgroups
Chat groups Instant Messaging
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Mailing lists Communicate via a list address E-mail is sent to each subscriber Must first subscribe to participate Newsgroup UseNet Messages routed across UseNet Message is not sent to each subscriber
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Chat groups Allow direct live communication Select a channel Others see message as typed Instant Messaging Similar to chat groups Greater control and flexibility Specify list of friends
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FAQ
Flaming RFD Lurking
Saint
Thread
Wizard
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Search Tools
Keywords
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Search Engines
Information lookup assistance Search approaches Keyword search Looks through database for keywords Returns hits Specific information Directory search List of categories & topics Successively select subtopics General information
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Metasearch engine
Automatically submits search to several search engines simultaneously Organizes and eliminates duplicate hits Focuses on subject specific Web sites Saves time
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Electronic Commerce
Buying and selling goods over the Internet Rapidly growing Types
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Web Storefronts
Virtual stores B2C e-commerce Commerce servers Help businesses create virtual store Web sites Handle payment options, taxes, shipping costs Ensure reliable and secure communication
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Web Auctions
Growing popularity C2C E-commerce Buyers submit bids electronically Auction house sites Run like traditional auction houses Generally safe Person-to-person Like flea markets Sellers and buyers should be cautious
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Electronic Payment
Desired characteristics are fast, secure and reliable payment Payment options
Checks
Credit Card
Electronic cash
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Web Utilities
Special programs to make the Web and Internet easier and safer
Telnet
FTP
Plug-Ins Filters
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Organization Internets
Intranets
Extranets
Firewalls
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Internet 2
Limited access
More costly
High speed Primary beneficiaries
Universities
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