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• Modems..Reach out and byte someone.
• virus n. [from the obvious analogy with biological viruse
  via SF] A cracker program that searches out other programs and `infects' them by embedding a copy of itself in them, so that they become Trojan horses....
• MONASH UNIVERSITY COMPUTER CENTRE - MODEM DIAL-UP SERVICES Users of the Greater Monash University can now access the computer systems via modems 24 hours except when they are out of order.
  All four campuses are equipped with dial-in lines which under normal circumstances should be either engaged or not operational....
• firewall machine n. A dedicated gateway machine with special security precautions on it, used to service outside network connections and dial-in lines.
  The idea is to protect a cluster of more loosely administered machines hidden behind it from crackers....
• The marvels of today's modern technology include the development of a soda can, which when discarded will last forever.
  ..and a $7,000 car which when properly cared for will rust out in two or three years....
• firmware /ferm'weir/ n. Embedded software contained in EPROM or flash memory.
  It isn't quite hardware, but at least doesn't have to be loaded from a disk like regular software....
• wall wart n. A small power-supply brick with integral male plug, designed to plug directly into a wall outle
  called a `wart' because when installed on a power strip it tends to block up at least one more socket than it uses....
• The War Against Linux A significant obstacle on the path to Linux World Domination has emerged.
  A reactionary grass-roots movement has formed to fight, as they call it, "The War Against Linux"....