| Apache | An open-source Web server that is available for many operating systems including Linux and Win32. Apache is the most popular web-server in the world. www.apache.org |
| Database | A logical entity that stores vast amounts of data on a physical mechanism such as a hard drive |
| ISP | An acronym for Internet Service Provider. Provides Internet service to residents of a municipality, at a fixed or variable monthly cost |
| Javascript | A web-based scripting language that can be used to interact with HTML components. It does not have all the power of Java, but is designed with a more secure model in mind |
| MySQL | An open-source relational database management system suitable for small to medium databases. www.mysql.com |
| Open Source | Term used to refer to projects released under the General Public License (GPL) that come with source code. They are freely available and may be modifiable in respect to the terms laid out in the GPL. Typically Linux based projects |
| PHP | PHP is a free scripting web scripting language for Linux and Win32, with a rapidly growing user base. It is scalable and fast. www.php.net |
| Redirect | Term used to refer to the process that a web page uses to transfer to another web page automatically |
| Sendmail | An open-source mail server. www.sendmail.org |
| Server | A logical entity running on a computer that serves or stores data for users |