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FAQ An FAQ is a list of ?Frequently Asked Questions? along
with the answers to those questions. There are thousands of FAQs on the
World Wide Web, covering a vast range of subjects. Whatever subject
you're interested in there's an FAQ somewhere that can answer your
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Filter Also known as a micro-filter. These are little
gadgets that you need if you are using a broadband/ADSL modem on a phone
line that is shared with ordinary telephones. It makes sure that the
digital ADSL signals do not interfere with ordinary voice signals - and
allows you to chat on the phone while simultaneously surfing the
Internet at high speed. |
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Firewall A firewall is a computer program that acts like a
barrier, protecting a company's internal network from unauthorised
external access (most commonly in the form of Internet hackers). |
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Flame An insulting or derogatory message usually sent via
email or posted on Internet message boards. These sometime turn into
'flame wars', when lots of other people join in the heated exchanges.
It's good manners (netiquette) to try to avoid ?flaming? other people.
See also:
Email,
Netiquette |
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Flash Flash is a popular program used to create eye-catching
animations for Web sites. However, over-use of Flash can be annoying as
you may have to spend ages waiting for the animation files to be
downloaded. |
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Freeware Freeware is computer software that has been released
free of charge by its author. However, there may be certain conditions
attached to its use, such as a time limit of 30 days, after which you
have to start paying for the software.
See also: Shareware |
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FTP FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and is one of the
main methods used to transfer files quickly across the Internet. Many
companies set up FTP sites that act like a library, containing all kinds
of files for people to download. See also:
Download |
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FWIW 'For what it's worth' - an abbreviation used in chat or
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