I
icon

A graphic symbol on the display screen that represents a file, peripheral, or some other object or function.

Instant Search

The system search functionality built into Windows Vista.

Internet

The global network of networks that connects millions of computers and other devices around the world.

Internet Explorer

Microsoft’s web browser application, used to access web pages on the Internet. The version included with Windows Vista is Internet Explorer 7.

Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)

The latest version of the technology that manages a computer’s connection to the Internet. The previous version was Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4).

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

A company that provides end-user access to the Internet via its central computers ...

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