Jargon Terms

Choose 8 of the terms below, and understand them (do some research) and write your own definition of each (no copying/pasting). 

Write the definitions into the Comments-to-Teacher or submit a PDF file of your definitions to the homework server by 8:00 before the next class meeting.

algorithm
bit/byte
Bandwidth
Bluetooth
Botnet
cache
Compression (.ZIP, .RAR)
CPU/GPU
dual-core / quad-core
Encryption
Ethernet
Firewall
GIF / PNG / JPEG / TIFF
Hard drive vs. RAM (main memory)
HTML
HTTP
IP address
nano / micro / milli / kilo / mega / giga / tera /
LAN / WAN
Linux
malware / virus / spyware / adware / keylogger
motherboard
Protocol
Object/machine code
Open Source software
Operating System
Phishing
router / hub / switch
Source code
TCP/IP
upload vs. download
USB