NIST – Code Curmudgeon

This is a rewrite of a list I first published here on February 1, 2017. The original is still up, unedited, right here. Some...

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CAN (Controller Area Network)

Controller Area Network aka CAN aka CAN Bus is a wiring standard for vehicles that enables communication between various components and devices without having a host computer. For example doors, brakes, transmission.

Phishing

A security attacked based on tricking you to put important data like your login and password into a fake website. For example, a faked email from your bank, even using the proper bank picture you're expecting. They tell you there has been a breach and you need to login immediately and change your password. Don't do it, go to the website directly and see if they have any message there. When in doubt, call the company.

NIST

National Institute of Standards and Technology

AI (HTML5)

HTML5 is the most recent version of the HTML standard. It is a language used to create web pages. Currently it is a draft standard, but it supported by all major browsers. HTML4 is the current actual standard.

AI (AJAX)

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. It's a set of web technologies that help create interactive web applications.

AI (Flash)

Web-based multimedia platform. Used for putting animation, interactivity, and video on web pages.

AI (BASIC)

Beginners All Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. A programming language designed specifically for beginners.

AI (artificial intelligence)

An attempt to make computers work/talk/act like people. Traditional definitions included a simple test that if a person dealing with a computer, for example via a keyboard and monitor, could not tell that there was a computer on the other end, then it was artificial intelligence. Modern definitions are more strict.