On Wed, 28 Nov 2001, Lamar Owen wrote:
> > I was always under the impression that a FAQ was an *abbreviated* version
> > of some of the main docs. As in, FAQ = frequently asked questions, main
> > docs = all possible questions. So this reasoning doesn't make sense to
> > me.
>
> FAQ = questions from users on how the thing works, with answers gleaned
> fromthe developer's mailing list (this has been the definition for at least
> ten years -- or more -- but, as I've only been internet-literate for a mere
> ten years, I wouldn't have first-hand knowledge of accepted practice prior to
> 1991. As I ran a C-News site beginning in 1991, I got up to speed on the
> Jargon fairly quickly. Speaking of Jargon.... according to Jargoogle, FAQ is
I've seen them (that I recall) back to at least '72 and the definition is
still the same as yours Lamar.
> 'officially':
> "FAQ /F-A-Q/ or /fak/ n.
'cept we pronounced it different. Two sylables, the second only being
the Q. I think you get the idea. I won't go into the rationale for it
tho.
Vince.
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