|
Information Literacy Learning
Guides
|
 Key
Concepts & Practice
|
Internet Basics URLs and Internet Addresses A URL (or Universal Resource Locator) is the Internet address. It is made up of several parts.
Domain names are used as a convenient way of locating information and reaching others on the Internet. The domain name generally describes the type of entity which produces the Web site. Each domain name has a top-level domain (TLD). The TLD is the portion of the domain name that appears furthest to the right. The top-level domains currently in use on the Internet include:
| .com | business or commerical site | www.ebay.com |
| .mil | military site | www.army.mil |
| .net | network | www.infoave.net |
| .org | nonprofit organization | www.redcross.org |
| .edu | education site | www.emc.maricopa.edu |
| .gov | governmental site | www.census.gov |
| .int | international site not in USA | bbc.co.uk |
New top Level Domain Names
| .name | individual's name - anyone can have one! | |
| .pro | For professionals - accountants, doctors, and lawyers | |
| .biz | .biz is restricted for business | |
| .info | information service - anyone can have .info | |
| .aero | air transportation/airline industry | |
| .coop | cooperative or cooperative service organization | |
| .museum | museums, archival institutions, and exhibitions. |
Country Codes Different countries are identified by country codes. If there is not one designated - it is assumed that it is the United States although .us is being used. Here are some examples:
| .au - Australia | .fr - France | .uk - United Kingdom | For a complete list: Country Codes |
| http:// | www. | emc.maricopa | .edu | |
| 1. Hypertext Transfer Protocol | 2. World Wide Web | 3. Name of Site | 4. Type of site | 5. Country code |