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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: A compilation of answers to the most
common questions on a particular subject.
File Sharing
The practice of sharing computer files over a network. Shared files can reside on a server that is accessed by client computers or the files can reside on a decentralized network of computers. In the latter case, there is no central server: files are uploaded to and downloaded from individual computers or workstations. File sharing is particularly popular among persons who collect music files.
Firewall
A combination of hardware and software, used to protect a network
from unwelcome traffic. A firewall can be used to separate a LAN into
two or more parts, or to control network traffic.
FreeBSD
An Open-Source UNIX based operating system.
FrontPage
FrontPage is a WYSIWYG Web page editor by Microsoft. In order to
use FrontPage to create and maintain your Web site, your hosting service
must install "extensions" (CGI programs that provide the server side
implementation of FrontPage) for your account.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol: A common method of sending and receiving files
on the Internet. You might use FTP to upload HTML files to your Web
host from your own computer. A user ID and password are needed to
use FTP, unless Anonymous FTP is allowed.