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Link (p. 49)
A related page address listed on a Web page as a Web link.
Password (p. 23)
Used to access the provider in combination with a user ID.
POP3 (p. 25)
An abbrebiation for Post Office Protocol, Version 3. This is a server used to receive e-
mail.
PPP (p. 23)
An abbrebiation for Point to Point Protocol, Version 3. This is a protocol for accessing a
provider using a dial-up connection.
Proxy (p. 25)
A server or program to make a computer located inside a firewall pass through the
firewall.
Reply (p. 49)
To reply to a previously received e-mail message. When replying, “Re:” (Reply) is
added to the beginning of the title in order to indicate that the e-mail is a reply.
Signature (p. 38)
Used to add your name, your address, etc., to the end of a message.
SMTP (p. 25)
An abbreviation for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This is a server used to send e-mail.
SSL (p. 73)
An abbrebiation for Secure Sockets Layer. A protocol for exchanging information safely
between Web browsers and Web servers. SSL is frequently used for credit card
transactions over the Internet. SSL also has a function to verify ownership and to
encrypt data.
Subject (p. 32)
The title of a e-mail message. When replying, “Re:” (Reply) is added to the beginning of
the title in order to indicate that the e-mail is a reply. When forwarding an e-mail
message, “Fw:” (Forward) is added to the beginning of the title in order to indicate that
the e-mail is a forwarded e-mail message.
URL (p. 54)
An abbrebiation for Uniform Resource Locator. An address on the Internet. By
specifying this address, you can access the Web page.
Web page (p. 54)
A Web site that makes information available on the Internet. When the page includes
Web links, you can specify other pages by selecting the link.