A new Earth -Astronomers find a planet similar to our own.

Astronomers have spotted evidence of a second Earth being built around a distant star 424 light-years away. Using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have spotted a huge belt of warm dust swirling around a young star called HD 113766 that is just slightly larger than our sun. The dust belt, which scientists suspect is clumping together to form planets, is located in the middle of the star system's terrestrial habitable zone where temperatures are moderate enough to sustain liquid water. Scientists estimate there is enough material in the belt to form a Mars-sized world or larger. At approximately 10 million years old, the star is just the right age for forming rocky planets, the researchers say. Their finding will be detailed in an upcoming issue of Astrophysical Journal."The timing...

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Internet Terms

Internet Terms Bookmark : A browser feature that places selected URLs in a file for quick access, allowing you to automatically return to the website by clicking on the site's name. Domain Name : The portion of an Internet address that identifies the host and indicates the type of organization. Extranet : Similar to an internet, but extending the network to select people outside the organization. Homepage : The primary website for an organization or individual; the first hypertext document displayed on a website. Internet : A world wide collection of interconnected networks that enables users to share information electronically and provides digital access to a wide variety of services. Internet Service Provider (lSP) : A company that provides access to the Internet,...

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Computer Terms Basic

Computer Terms Basic Reference >> application & app  An application (often called "app" for short) is simply a program with a GUI. Note that it is different from an applet. boot  Starting up an OS is booting it. If the computer is already running, it is more often called rebooting. browser  A browser is a program used to browse the web. Some common browsers include Netscape, MSIE (Microsoft Internet Explorer), Safari, Lynx, Mosaic, Amaya, Arena, Chimera, Opera, Cyberdog, HotJava, etc. bug  A bug is a mistake in the design of something, especially software. A really severe bug can cause something to crash.  chat  Chatting is like e-mail, only it is done instantaneously and can directly involve multiple people at once. While e-mail now relies on...

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Computer Terms Reference

Reference << Basic 65xx  The 65xx series of processors includes the 6502, 65C02, 6510, 8502, 65C816, 65C816S, etc. It is a CISC design and is not being used in too many new stand-alone computer systems, but is still being used in embedded systems, game systems (such as the Super NES), and processor enhancement add-ons for older systems. It was originally designed by MOS Technologies, but is now produced by The Western Design Center, Inc. It was the primary processor for many extremely popular systems no longer being produced, including the Commodore 64, the Commodore 128, and all the Apple ][ series machines. 68xx  The 68xx series of processors includes the 6800, 6805, 6809, 68000, 68020, 68030, 68040, 68060, etc. It is a CISC design and is not being used in too many new...

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