Vocab #6

Meme- element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by nongenetic means, especially imitation. Virus-a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data. Viral-relating to or involving an image, video, piece of information, etc., that is circulated rapidly and widely from one Internet user to another. Blog-a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style. Wiki-ebsite that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. URL- an address that identifies a particular file on the Internet, usually consisting of the protocol, Website-a location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web. Www-is a network of online content that is formatted in HTML and accessed via HTTP. Internet-The global communication network that allows almost all computers worldwide to connect and exchange information 2.0-used to denote a superior or more advanced version of an original concept, product, service, etc. Open source- denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified.