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FAQ is an abbreviation for "Frequently Asked Question(s)". The term refers to listed questions and answers, all supposed to be frequently asked in some context, and pertaining to a particular topic. Since the acronym originated in textual media, its pronunciation varies; both "fak" and "F.A.Q." are commonly heard (and therefore, when used with an indefinite article, it is either "a FAQ" or "an FAQ"). Depending on usage, the term may refer specifically to a single frequently-asked question, or to an assembled list of many questions and their answers. An alternative suggestion is that FAQ is actually a clumsily-constructed three letter acronym purported to have come from computer IT specialists, frustrated with answering over and over again the same, perceived stupid questions from computer users, and which secretly stands for the pronunciation "fah-queue". For example: "Please read the FAQ list to ensure your question has not already been answered before bothering the overworked IT department".
Origins
While the name may be recent, the FAQ format itself is quite old. For instance, Matthew Hopkins wrote The Discovery of Witches in 1647 in FAQ format. He introduces it as "Certaine Queries answered," ... Many old catechisms are in a question and answer format.
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Obama Uses Text Messaging With Eye On Nov. 4
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:22:00 -0400
The Obama campaign has used text messaging to communicate with its supporters. Andrew Rasiej, founder of TechPresident, a blog that focuses on technology and the presidential campaigns, says the cell phone numbers can be used to get out the vote on Nov. 4.
'Marketplace' Report: Relief For Porn Addicts
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
In the newest test version of Microsoft's forthcoming Internet Explorer, consumers will have the option to surf without a "history." There are benefits to this feature beyond just prolonging marriages.
FCC Spreads The Word On Digital TV Switchover
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:04:00 -0400
In February, people who use an antenna to get television signals will have to begin using conversion boxes to watch their favorite programs. The Federal Communications Commission will start an 80-city tour this week to talk about the changes.
L.A. Times - Technology News
Diabetes researchers convert pancreas cells to produce insulin
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Harvard study may ultimately shift treatment options away from stem cells for a variety of diseases. Injecting a cocktail of proteins directly into the bodies of diabetic mice, researchers have converted normal pancreas cells into insulin-producing cells -- a genetic transformation that could pave the way for treating intractable diseases and injuries using a patient's own supply of healthy tissue.
Coming soon: 'Facebook: The Movie'?
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Is Aaron Sorkin getting his geek on?
A cellphone bill roams to the stratosphere
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Santa Monica resident Aurelie Foucaut traveled last month to Paris with her two kids. During a brief stopover in Montreal, she made six calls on her BlackBerry to friends and family members, each lasting less than three minutes.
Creating RSS files for your Web site - This tutorial explains and demonstrates how to create an RSS (Rich Site Summary) file for a web site to track its updates and how to publish it to the web for the purpose of syndication.
Meta Description: [ About the Rich Site Summary (RSS) format and its use for Web masters. RSS is a great way for any Web site to advertise their content in an always up-to-date fashion. ]
Doing It With XML - Part 1 of the WDVL introduction on using XML for web development.
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Library is a resource for web development, including a
JavaScript tutorial, html tag info, JavaScript events, html
special characters, paint shop pro, database normalization, PHP
and more. ]
Doing It With XML 2 - Part 2 of the WDVL introduction on using XML for web development. Information on inexpensive tools for editing XML, and how to use CSS or XSL to control the presentation and processing of XML.
Meta Description: [ The Web Developer's Virtual
Library is a resource for web development, including a
JavaScript tutorial, html tag info, JavaScript events, html
special characters, paint shop pro, database normalization, PHP
and more. ]
eXtensible Markup Language FAQ - A comprehensive FAQ maintained by Peter Flynn, part of the W3C's XML special interest group.
FAQ - Questions on XML and its use with lengthy answers. [O'Reilly]
FlixML - the XML Based B-Movie Guide - FlixML is an admittedly trivial XML application which nevertheless meets its primary objective: to be a tool for learning XML. Tutorial at the site.
Getting Started With XML - A manual/workbook about XML available in multiple formats.
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IBM's XML Tutorial - This is the main page for IBM's XML Tutorials on IBM's DeveloperWorks site. Topics range from document basics to working with XSLT (XSL Transformations) and more specialized vocabularies, such as SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics).
Meta Description: [ Software products and solutions supported by the innovation and strength of IBM, the leader in e-business infrastructure software. ]
Introducing the Extensible Markup Language (XML) - A list of general introductory articles on XML. Part of a larger directory of XML related information.
Introduction to XML For Web Developers - Using simple, well-explained examples this tutorial walks you through XML and the sister XSL style sheet language.
Meta Description: [ The Web Developer's Virtual
Library is a resource for web development, including a
JavaScript tutorial, html tag info, JavaScript events, html
special characters, paint shop pro, database normalization, PHP
and more. ]
Java XML Tutorial - This is Sun's tutorial, Working with XML - The Java API for XML Parsing (JAXP). Provides a manual designed to quickly write XML code and XML-based software for Java-based end-user applications.
Meta Description: [ Working with XML: The Java/XML Tutorial ]
Javacommerce.com: XML Tutorial - This tutorial provides an introduction to SGML, XML, HTML and XHTML in order to explain how they all fit together.
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Microsoft's XML Tutorial - This comprehensive tutorial covers traditional XML Basic concepts such as authoring documents and using XML Namespaces and XML Schemas, as well as several Microsoft-specific topics, such as data islands and interfacing with ADO objects.
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Refsnes Data Site Builder Web - Tutorials on XML and related subjects.
Meta Description: [ HTML,CSS,JavaScript,DHTML,XML,XHTML,ASP,ADO and VBScript tutorial from Refsnes Data. ]
Skew.org XML Tutorial - The skew.org XML Tutorial by Mike J. Brown provides a reintroduction to XML with an emphasis on character encoding.
SpiderPro - The basics of the language are covered by considering the general structure, tags, elements and sub elements, documents, attributes, validity, what makes a well formed document, and presentation.
Meta Description: [ XML Kickstart Tutorial. Crash Course in XML: Why XML? Info for webmasters by SpiderPro ]
Structuring Data for the Web, An Introduction - The article briefly surveys a number of new Web technologies such as XLL, XSL, RDF, DOM, MathML, SMIL, PGML, and how they relate to XML. Benefits and potential applications of XML are stressed.
Meta Description: [ The Web Developer's Virtual
Library is a resource for web development, including a
JavaScript tutorial, html tag info, JavaScript events, html
special characters, paint shop pro, database normalization, PHP
and more. ]
Textuality FAQ - Some simple, but important, questions and answers with an SGML slant.
Transforming XML into WML - In this tutorial from the Wireless Developer Network, Wei Meng Lee explains how to use XSLT (XSL Transformations) style sheets to transform XML to Wireless Markup Language (WML) for output on mobile devices, using MSXML3 as the XSLT processor.
Meta Description: [ The Wireless Developer Network is an information resource for developers, strategists, and managers interested in mobile computing and wireless data applications. Key technologies covered include Java, the Palm Computing Platform, Windows CE, Bluetooth, and wireless communications. ]
Tutorial, Introduction to XML and XML with Xerces for java - Tutorials include XML Basics; How to Parse and Print XML with Xerces for Java using DOM and SAX API; How to Generate XML from scratch using DOM; Level::XML Beginner with knowledge of Java.
Tutorial: Introduction to XML - Digital Web Magazine presents a short overview of basic XML concepts.
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XGuru 's Training and Tutorials - Short comprehensive tutorials about XML, XHTML and Webservices. Also has a small forum.
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XML - Internet Programming Course - Learn Elements, attributes, Document Type Definitions (DTDs) and how to use them, basic XSL and XML transformations.
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XML and Related Technologies - Slide collection that provides an introduction and overview of XML, Namespaces, XLink, XPointer, XPath, DSD, XSLT, and XML-QL, including selected links to more information about each topic.
XML and Technical Writing Training - XML authoring and technical writing courses. The courses are online and cater to full-time workers.
Meta Description: [ Professional, university-certified online courses and training for future technical writers, web designers and programmers in technical writing, graphic design, user interface design, and XML programming ]
XML Glossary - A list of technical terms and their meanings provided by Sun for the documentation of the Java API for XML Parsing Tutorial.
XML Programming Tutorial - The March 2001 Troubleshooting Professional Magazine is entirely devoted to an XML Programming Tutorial on the Linux platform using Xerces-Java. DOM, SAX, DTD's.
Meta Description: [ XML is the future, heres how to do it. ]
Xml Related Technologies - This tutorial provides introduction and complete reference to XML, HTML and XHTML with Microsoft based tools.
XML School - A well organized and easy to understand free tutorial with lots of examples and source code.
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XML Script Tutorial - Provides an introduction to XML Script along with a step-by-step description of how to create a script template.
Meta Description: [ User documentation for XML Script and the X-Tract XML command-line processor from DecisionSoft Limited. ]
XML Technology Expert - A series of white papers covering the core set of supplemental XML technologies.
Meta Description: [ SOA Systems Architect Thomas Erl provides a set of papers introducing core XML technologies and providing techniques for incorporating XML into the enterprise. ]
XML Training Videos - Offers five video tapes, newsletter and general resources.
Meta Description: [ XML Training videos by Appdev gives you the freedom to learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits your schedule. ]
XML via the Document Object Model - Using a DOM-supporting programming language, such as JavaScript, one can maneuver within the XML data to perform queries, processing, or modifications.
Meta Description: [ The Web Developer's Virtual
Library is a resource for web development, including a
JavaScript tutorial, html tag info, JavaScript events, html
special characters, paint shop pro, database normalization, PHP
and more. ]
XML Zoo - Interactive XML tutorials. Students can practice validating and processing using XSD Schema, XSLT, DTD, DOM, SAX and SVG.
XMLEnterprise.com - A series of white papers and best practices about incorporating XML into the enterprise.
Meta Description: [ SOA Systems Architect Thomas Erl provides a set of papers introducing core XML technologies and providing techniques for incorporating XML into the enterprise. ]
ZDNet - News, articles, and tutorials from this well known publishing house.
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ZVON XML Tutorial - This is the main page for ZVON's extensive and quite excellent XML tutorial site. Topics range from XML v. 1.0 to XSL, WML, SVG and the DOM.
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