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Java: Java is a programming language invented by Sun Microsystems. They can also be used to enhance websites. Common Java applets used on websites include animation, calculators, and counters.
JavaScript: A scripting language developed by Netscape that interacts with HTML source code, allowing for interactive Web sites, and is used for things such as "rollover buttons" (graphics that change appearance when you run your mouse over them), rotating banners, MIDI jukeboxes, pop-up windows, etc.
JPEG (JPG): Joint Photographic Experts Group. a type of image file, similar to GIF. Whereas the GIF file format is limited to 256 colors or less, JPEG files use millions of colors and can often be compressed to a smaller kilobyte size, making websites load faster.
Kilobyte (KB): A thousand bytes. To be more accurate, one kilobyte actually contains 1024 bytes. Since the prefix "kilo" is associated with 1000, the term kilobyte is used to define 1024 bytes.
LAN: Local Area Network. A computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building.
Log File: A file that contains a list of actions that have occurred on your web server. The statistics of your site are created by referencing the activity log file.
Mailing List: A group discussion conducted through email messages, specific to a topic or common interest. When a message is sent to a mailing list, each list subscriber receives a copy.
Megabyte (MB): A million bytes; a thousand kilobytes. To be more accurate, one megabyte actually contains 1,048,576 bytes. Since the prefix "mega" is associated with one million.
Message Board: A type of bulletin board where users read and respond to other people's posts.
META tag: Hidden HTML code that contains information about a website, such as what the page is about, and which keywords best describe the page's content. Some search engines use this information to list websites.
MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface: A computerized music file, often used on websites.
MSQL: Mini SQL/ A lightweight database engine designed to provide fast access to stored data. See Also: SQL