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| FAT32: |
Is a version of the File Allocation Table which uses 32 bits to address each cluster
and can support drives as big as two TB. The older FAT version only used 16-bits
to address each cluster and was limited to drive sizes of 512 MB. |
| File Extension: |
A group of characters which are appended to the end of a disk file name. The File
extensions generally consist of a full stop, then a dot, followed by one to three
characters. |
| FIle System: |
A file system, is a data structure that translates the physical, or sector view,
of a disc into a logical file structure which in turn helps computers and users
locate files. In a nutshell, it records where files and directories are located
on the disc itself. |
| Firewall: |
A firewall is a system, possibly a combination of software and hardware, that enforces
a boundary between two or more networks. Quite simply,it's an electronic gate that
can limit access between networks. |
| Firewire: |
A very quick external bus that can support transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps. Firewire
technology was developed by Apple and is categorized under the IEEE 1394 standard. |
| Firmware: |
Software that is generally stored in ROM, or Read-Only Memory, and loaded during
system power up. |
| Flash: |
Is a non-volatile memory device which retains its data after the power has been
removed. |
| FTP: |
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a standard protocol used for transferring files
across the Internet and between computers. |