Basic Terms (In Progress) Flashcards
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Computer
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A machine for storing and processing data.
A machine for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
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Internet
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A Global Network of Networks
The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP)[b] to communicate between networks and devices.
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Operating System
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Linux
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Network
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Subnet
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Client
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Server
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CPU
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RAM
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Memory
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Router
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API
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Application Programming Interface
A software intermediary that allows applications to communicate with each other. APIs are a way to share and extract data within and across organizations.
