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There is a new way to do genealogy. In March and April of 1996 a group of genealogists wanted to form a centralized entry point for
genealogical research. They got together and formed the KYGenWeb Project. This mushroomed into the USGenWeb Project. They system
is basically organized by states and counties with each county having a coordinator maintaining a site of resources that are available for that county. There are also files organized by state and county. The web pages are maintained by volunteers. You can access the USGenWeb site by going to:
http: //www. usgenweb .com.---Adams Co. Gen. Soc. Newsletter Vol XIX No. I
When people talk about the Internet, they usually forget to speak plain English. And as a result, it is very easy to get lost in; their jargon if you don't know what all these hi-tech terms mean. The following is a quick list of some common Internet terms and their meanings:
INTERNET: Term coined for the "international network" of computers all over the world, connected primarily by telephone wires. With the Internet, people all over the world have a way to rapidly exchange messages and documents with one another.
MODEM: A modem turns computer data into sound patterns that can be carried over telephone lines. When you attach a modem to your computer, you re able to send electronic messages and connect your computer to the Internet.
ISP: Stands for "Internet Service Provider." Similar to long-distance phone carriers, these companies offer Internet access at monthly or hourly rates.
WORLD WIDE WEB: The "muTtimedia" part of the Internet. Instead of words alone, the World Wide Web(WWW) displays pictures, text, animation, and sounds. You navigate through the WWW by clicking points on the screen.
WEB SITE: Every Web site is composed of one or more Web pages created and updated by a specific company or individual.
WEB PAGE: . Every Web site is composed of one or more Web pages. You can think of them like pages in a magazine; each one has unique stories and pictures, but they are all bound together by a central theme or purpose.
BROWSER: A software program that allows you to access the WWW.
URL: Stands for "Universal Resource Locator." You can think of a URL as an address for a Web site. Your browser takes you to a Web site you want to visit by searching the Internet for the site's URL.
----Copied from Family Tree Maker informational brochure
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