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APPENDIX A <br />IT GLOSSARY OF TERMS <br />Note: A relatively useful online source of additional definitions, as well as general <br />computer related discussions, is available at http: / /www.webopedia.com. <br />B /og: (an abbreviated term for "Web Log ") is a website where a blog author can post <br />information on a specific topic targeted to a specific audience. A blog, if commenting is <br />enabled, allows registered members of the public (called blog commenters) to post <br />comments about posts by the blog author. <br />Configuration: The way a system is set up or the assortment of components that make <br />up the system. Configuration can refer to either hardware or software or the <br />combination of both. <br />Downloads: To copy data, usually an entire file, from a main source to a computer <br />device, such as from the internet or online service to a computer. <br />Electronic Mail (e- mail): A network application that allows users to exchange <br />messages over communications networks with someone else. <br />Information Technology Systems: Includes, but not limited to computers, printer, <br />copiers, facsimile machines, software, telephones, cell phones, e-mail, voice mail, <br />Internet access and others. <br />Internet: A global network connecting millions of computers. <br />Intranet: Network base access accessible only within an organization. An intranet's <br />Web sites look and act just like any other Web site, but firewall security restricts <br />unauthorized access. <br />PDA: Personal Digital Assistant (i.e. Palm Pilots, Pocket PC) that functions as a <br />personal organizer. <br />Peripherals: A computer device, internal or external, such as a CD -ROM drive, printer, <br />monitor, keyboard, mouse that is not part of the essential computer. <br />Portable Equipment: Hardware that is small, lightweight, and non - stationary (i.e. <br />laptop computers, iPads, tablets, hand -held computers, PDA's, projectors, digital <br />cameras). <br />Social Media Websites: Social media websites focus on creating and fostering online <br />social communities for a specific purpose and connect users from varying locations and <br />interest areas. Social media websites can offer many different ways for users to <br />interface such as instant messaging, blogging and commenting, online forums, status <br />