is there anywhere I can get a glossary of computer terms,ie urls @ stuff. all the literature I read seems to expect me to know what the differant initials stand for?

There are a number of sites that will explain in detail computer termonolgy:

Here is one.

Just type in the "search" box the acronym you want to learn about. For example, type in SMTP and find what this means. You don't need to use higher case.

This is a site that explains "How Stuff Works": Click Here

Dwight

Here is a couple of website that will probably help you out.

computer lingo

chat lingo

I hate "gobbledy-geek" so my own Geek-English Dictionary is written in plain English and here's Webopedia's.

Great page you put together, MuchWyza! Quick simple list of common terms a "newby" will need to know.
Thanks,
Dwight

Thanks guys
I,m well sorted out now