Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  1. Android~ A type of phone operating system, used by popular smart phones such as the nexus one, droid, and samsung galaxy.
  2. Ubuntu~ A linux based operating system. It is free and open source. Has become more popular in recent years.
  3. Netbook~ A laptop computer, slightly smaller than a laptop. Tend to have a few less features than a notebook. Much cheaper than a notebook.
  4. Web 2.0~ The "second generation" of the world wide web. Allows you to customize and interact.
  5. SSL~ Stands for "Secure sockets layer". Direct & secure connection between you and the web server.
  6. Phishing~ Sending emails pretending to be an online company and steals your information. A type of identity theft.
  7. Cookie~ A message sent to a web browser from a web server. Stores information like your password or username.
  8. CAD~ Stands for "computer aided design." Its a combination of hardware and software.
  9. Coaxial~ Simply enough, it is copper wire with insulation and ground mesh.
  10. Debug~ Refers to removing errors in a program.

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