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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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HP's first 13.3-inch Pavilion vs. the competition
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:34:18 -0700
HP is shipping its first laptop with a 13.3-inch widescreen display. The HP Pavilion dv3500t series is already available on HP's site starting at $1,000, and a slightly higher-end configuration, the dv3520nr, is available for pre-order at Best Buy for $1,200. Other sites have reported that this model will be...
HP's first 13.3-inch Pavilion vs. the competition
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:34:18 -0700
HP is shipping its first laptop with a 13.3-inch widescreen display. The HP Pavilion dv3500t series is already available on HP's site starting at $1,000, and a slightly higher-end configuration, the dv3520nr, is available for pre-order at Best Buy for $1,200. Other sites have reported that this model will be...
HP's first 13.3-inch Pavilion vs. the competition
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:34:18 -0700
HP is shipping its first laptop with a 13.3-inch widescreen display. The HP Pavilion dv3500t series is already available on HP's site starting at $1,000, and a slightly higher-end configuration, the dv3520nr, is available for pre-order at Best Buy for $1,200. Other sites have reported that this model will be...
A new mystery: What's Microsoft got up its Office Live sleeve?
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:22:06 -0700
It sounds like Microsoft has yet another Professional Developers Conference PDC announcement percolating -- beyond the Windows 7, Oslo, cloud OS (Red Dog/Zurich) and Mesh Platform stuff about which the company already has been dropping hints. by Mary Jo Foley
A new mystery: What's Microsoft got up its Office Live sleeve?
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:22:06 -0700
It sounds like Microsoft has yet another Professional Developers Conference PDC announcement percolating -- beyond the Windows 7, Oslo, cloud OS (Red Dog/Zurich) and Mesh Platform stuff about which the company already has been dropping hints. by Mary Jo Foley
A new mystery: What's Microsoft got up its Office Live sleeve?
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:22:06 -0700
It sounds like Microsoft has yet another Professional Developers Conference PDC announcement percolating -- beyond the Windows 7, Oslo, cloud OS (Red Dog/Zurich) and Mesh Platform stuff about which the company already has been dropping hints. by Mary Jo Foley
Absence of Malice - Editorial from Dr. Dobb's Journal about Randal Schwartz's felony convictions for running Crack on unauthorized machines.
Admin's Choice - Resources for Unix administrators - Solaris system administration FAQs, articles and tips.
Meta Description: [ Solaris security related issues , tips and tricks explained ]
Adminschoice - Securing solaris OS - Details some of the focus areas for security and provides suggestions to make it strong.
Meta Description: [ Solaris security related issues , tips and tricks explained ]
AIX 4.3 Network Hardening - Recipes to secure network services on AIX. Download of scripts available.
Auditing UNIX Systems: A Case Study - This report, written as a case study, presents results of a detailed information security audit of UNIX systems that belong to a fictitious company. It illustrates an approach to performing such an examination.
Meta Description: [ This report presents results of a detailed information security audit of UNIX systems that belong to a fictitious company. It illustrates an approach to performing such an examination. ]
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Coping with the Threat of Computer Security Incidents - A primer from prevention through recovery by Russell L. Brand.
FreeBSD Handbook Security chapter - Securing FreeBSD
NIST Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse - Collects and disseminates computer security information and resources to help users, systems administrators, managers, and security professionals better protect their data and systems.
Meta Description: [ This is NIST Computer Security Division and CSRC home page. The Computer Security Division is involved with many different projects. CSRC also provides many webpages based on these projects. To learn more about the work we do, visit our website. ]
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Raw IP Networking FAQ - Thamer Al-Herbish's Raw IP Networking FAQ about networking below TCP/UDP and sniffing networks. Includes raw socket source code.
Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO - Online book on software security tips.
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Secure UNIX Programming FAQ - Definitions of security holes, security principles, how to access files safely, and untainting input.
Securing Debian HOWTO - Protecting Debian during installation and securing network services.
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TPEP Frequently Asked Questions - The Computer Security Evaluation Frequently Asked Questions (V2.1)
Unix Security - Paper by Rajib K. Mitra about file permissions, daemons, stack overflows and scripts.
Meta Description: [ This link provides a practical, concise, and comprehensive guide to all aspects of unix security. All system administrators should know this information. ]
Unix security basics, Part 1 - Understanding file attribute bits and modes
Writing Safe Setuid Programs - Collection of papers on writing safe setuid programs by Matt Bishop.
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