Webopedia's Quick Reference Area

Use this reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurences.

Server Types Different servers do different jobs, from serving e-mail and video to protecting internal networks and hosting Web sites. Learn about the many types of servers used today.

Maximum Bandwidths How fast is fast? Chart puts into perspective line speeds used in Internet backbones, LANs, and WANs.

Microprocessor Comparison Chart Clear up any or all processor confusion with this cut-to-the-chase comparison chart.

Data Formats and Their File Extensions Ever encounter a file extension you've never seen before? Check this page for every data format and its corresponding file extension.

Characters and ASCII Equivalents Special characters require special coding. Use these ascii equivalents to format special characters such as ™, ¿, ® and many others into your html document.

Country Codes and Their Domain Extensions Not all domains end in .com, .org, or .edu. Different countries use different suffixes, usually two letters. If you encounter a Web site with a unique two-letter domain extension, look here for its country equivalent.

Internet Error Messages Ever encounter an error on your way to a Web site? Of course you have. Don't worry; you'll be glad to know most of them have nothing to do with your PC. It's usually the other guys fault. Here are some of the more common errors you'll see on the Internet.

Brief Timeline of the Internet Although we think of the Internet as a new entity, its origins date back over 40 years. Here's a brief timeline highlighting important dates in Internet history.

Interesting Articles from Today on internet.com:

Banner Ads are Here to Stay
It may have an image problem (no pun intended), but for all of its bad press, the 468 x 60 banner remains far and away the most popular advertising form on the Internet, according to reports by AdKnowledge and AdRelevance.

Homebrew DSL: Upsetting the Phone Companies
You don't need the Internet to connect one home to one office. Instead, you just need a one pair of lines. This connection, known as "homebrew DSL" tends to upset the phone company because an alarm line costs very little, and DSL is sold as an expensive service.

The Latest Wireless Model
It's obvious that the wireless Internet will not be the same as the wired Internet. Although the power of being wired is substantial, you have to be online to harness it. That's not necessarily the case anymore, thanks to new technology from Internet2Anywhere.