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Database

A collection of information stored oftentimes in a computerized format. Examples: library catalogs, search engines, financial data, etc.

Dial-up service

A common method of connecting to the Internet. A user's modem dials up to a service provider, through which an Internet connection is established.

DNS

Abbreviation for Domain Name System. A distributed client-server database system which links domain names with their numerical IP adresses.

Domain name

The name of a computer or server on the Internet in the form of a string of names or numbers, separated by periods.

Download

The transfer a file or files from a remote computer to the user's computer.