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What
is a...
browser
...?
Definition:
A browser is a software program that lets you explore the World Wide Web to find
text, graphics, sound, movies, games, chats and more.
Explanation:
Anybody knows that
before you can set sail, you have to have a vessel, a boat or something to get
you out there. The same goes for sailing the cyber seas. Your computer has to
have a special kind of program to get you out there on the Internet. Programs
like that are called "browsers".
A browser helps you link to pages on websites around the world. To find a
website, type in a URL (web address) or click a link or a button in the toolbar.
Sentence:
"What is your favorite browser, Netscape, Firefox or Explorer?"
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