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FAQ

Stands for Frequently Asked Questions. FAQ’s are available almost anywhere on the Internet. FAQ’s are usually used as a place to look for help or advice when working on the Internet or on your computer.

 

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

FTP’s are the most widely used format to uploading and downloading files on an Internet connection. FTP’s are used so computers can share files between each other.

 

Finger

A finger is a UNIX command that displays information about a group or user on the Internet.

 

flame

This is a negative response to a newsgroup posting or e-mail message. If makes a newsgroup post or sends an e-mail message that is deemed inappropriate, they might get flamed. The most popular method of flaming is a mail bomb. This is where the sender or poster receives an overwhelming amount of messages in his or her mailbox and their system can crash.

 

follow-up

A response to a newsgroup posting or e-mail message.

 

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

FTP are the most widely used format to uploading and downloading files on an Internet connection. FTP are used so computers can share files between each other.