terms and definitions - Week 5

Terms selection - 3

Vertical search

Also known as domain-specific search. It is a relatively new tier in the internet-search industry consisting of search engines that focus on specific slices of content that are based on the information type.

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_search

XML

The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a general-purpose specification for creating custom markup languages. It is classified as an extensible language, because it allows the user to define the mark-up elements.

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML

JavaScript

is a scripting language widely used for client-side web development. The script usually embedded in HTML source code, providing interaction for the user. JavaScript is not related to Java programming language

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javascript

IP address

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical identification that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network utilizing the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes. The role of the IP address has been characterized as follows: "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how to get there."

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address

LAN - local area network

is a computer network covering a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings, such as a school, or an airport. The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide-area networks (WANs), include their usually higher data-transfer rates, smaller geographic range, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines.

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_area_network

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