Cyberspeak: ... lingo of the Net. Here are some common expressions.URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : Uniform Resource Locator: The URL for kidsworld is: http://www.kidsworld-online.com FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions. A list of most commonly asked questions and answers. Always read the FAQ before you participate in a discussion. NEWBIE A first-time user. A newbie may be a novice in anything; using a computer, a video game, a particular operating system, the Internet, etc. Also called a "newb," "noob" or "nub." (jargon) newbie : A derogatory term for a new or inexperienced person on the Internet. FLAME: To put someone down, to insult. To avoid being flamed, always read the rules or the FAQ and get to know the people in the chat area or newsgroup before you start posting. This is one way to avoid being known as a newbie or flamed for posting the wrong thing! TTYL "Talk to you later." See digispeak. (chat) TTYL - talk to you later. : Talk to you later CUL: See you later L8R: Later IMHO "In my humble opinion." See IMO and digispeak. (chat) IMHO - (From SF fandom via Usenet) In My Humble Opinion. Also seen in variant forms such as IMO, IMNSHO (In My Not-So-Humble Opinion) and IMAO (In My Arrogant Opinion). : In my humble opinion FWIW "For what it's worth." See digispeak. FWIW - For what it's worth. : For what it's worth IMHO, always read the FAQ and you won't be FLAMED. CUL, Marjan |
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