| Term |
Description |
Fragmented
File |
The
distribution of a file on disk so that it's written in non-contiguous
clusters or spread over different portions of the disk. Tracking
down all associated clusters can slow down read/write operations. |
Freeware |
Software
application programs that are free to use and distribute.
Often, these programs are written by home programmers and
distributed via the Internet at no cost and no future obligation
to buy. |
FTP |
File
Transfer Protocol. A standard way to transfer many types of
files between computers or over the Internet. The protocol
has built in error checking. |
Firewall |
Software
or hardware, used on networks, that prevents outside or undesired
access. |
FAQ |
Frequently
Asked Questions. Lists of questions on a certain topic and
their answers. Often found on the Internet, they can be a
good source of information, but not always reliable. |
FDISK |
A
DOS utility used to configure and partition hard drives and
prepare them for DOS use. |
FSB |
Front
Side Bus is also known as Memory Bus or System Bus. This Bus
connects the CPU with the main memory and is also used to
connect other components within the computer. The FSB can
range from speed of 66MHz, 133 MHz, 100 MHz, 266 MHz, 400
MHz and beyond. FSB Bus can be changed using BIOS or Jumper
available on Motherboard. |
