1. Files, Folders, Telecommunications, & Services Dreamweaver for Business & College Mrs. Wilson

2. Files & Folders A file is a collection of related data stored on a lasting medium, such as a hard disk. A file can be an application program or the product of an application. –Digital cameras create photo files –Word processing creates document files The original form the file is saved in is referred to as the native format.

3. File Names Each file is identified by a unique file name. When a new document is created, a temporary, generic file name is created. –Untitled-1 or Document1 Filename extensions are automatically added.

4. Folders Folders are used to organize commonly related files.

5. Intranet, Extranet, Internet Intranet –Used by a single corporation Extranet –Extends the intranet by providing various levels of accessibility Internet –Largest and most widely accessed network—a world-wide network of computers not controlled by one organization.

6. Internet Client/Server Interactive TCP/IP –transmission control protocol/internet protocol Router –Device that can connect different technologies Firewall –Network security system preventing unauthorized access

7. Telecommunications Transmitting and receiving data Can be in various forms including voice and video Requires a modem or adapter and a line or a cable Speed is measured in Kbps (thousands of bits per second) or Mbps (millions of bits per second)

8. Telecommunication Options Conventional Modem –Telephone lines converting analog to digital DSL –Digital Subscriber Line modem uses standard telephone lines Cable Modem (Optimum!) –Transmits data through a coaxial cable tv network Leased/Dedicated Lines –Used by businesses and schools (T1) ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) –Digital telephone line

9. Internet Services WWW –Used to access info on the web –NOT the same as the Internet Web Browser –IE, Firefox, Netscape, Opera

10. Types of Websites 1.Personal Created by individuals 2.Commercial Corporate web presence E-commerce sites 3.Informational Display factual info on a topic (gov’t) 4.Media Online newspapers & periodicals 5.Portal Created by businesses for the purpose of giving people a starting point for the web

11. Blog Short for web log A type of website where users can post entries in a journal format

12. Exercises Page 37 in your book –Exercises 1, 2, and 3. Type up your responses and submit them at the end of tomorrow’s class. You may work on this assignment at home.