E-mail messages can carry attached files so that you can send word processing files or graphics, for example. FAQs Frequently Asked Questions. A list of questions and their answers, found most often on the Internet, that address a particular topic. This term refers to security measures designed to protect a networked system from unauthorized or unwelcome access. An argumentative newsgroup posting or E-mail message in response to another posting or message.
Flames range from satirical witticisms and sarcasm to vicious name-calling.
FTP File Transfer Protocol is a protocol that allows the transfer of files from one computer to another. FTP is also the verb used to describe the act of transferring files from one computer to another. This acronym stands for Graphic Interchange Format, a commonly used file compression format developed by CompuServe for transferring graphics files to and from online services. Gopher A menu-oriented tool used to locate online resources developed at the University of Minnesota. Hard drive A computer's main storage device.