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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions. Documents that answer the most commonly asked questions on a particular subject.

File server
Also known as a server, this is a dedicated machine that runs the network operating system that services all the other computers in a network (the ‘clients’). All the working files of a company are stored centrally on this server.

Firewall
A security barrier to prevent unauthorised access to a network or personal computer. All traffic is diverted to a proxy computer, or gatekeeper, for vetting.

Flash
Software that web designers use for animation and intro movies.
FTP (file transfer protocol) - A method of transferring files from one computer to another. It is the standard way of uploading web pages to a server.