Vocab We Need

Meme- An 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- An infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host. Also a piece of code which 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- A website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users.

URL- The address of a World Wide Web page.

Website- A location connected to the Internet that maintains one or more pages on the World Wide Web.

www- The World Wide Web is combination of all resources and users on the Internet that are using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol.

Internet- A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols.

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.