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fireworks mode: n. The mode a machine is sometimes said to be in when it is performing a {crash and burn} operation.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary...
Firing up the Blast-O-Matic Obnoxious Airbag Deflator.
Firmness in politics is called obstinacy anywhere else.
Firmness in politics is called obstinacy in a donkey.
Firmness of delivery dates is inversely proportional to tightness of schedule.
-- Robin's Law of Delivery...
Firmware: hardware that's starting to melt.
firmy: /fer'mee/ Syn. {stiffy} (a 3.5-inch floppy disk). -- The AI Hackers Dictionary
First, a few words about tools. Basically, a tool is an object that enables you to take advantage of the laws of physics and mechanics in such a way that you can seriously injure yourself.
Today, pe...
First, assume a can opener...
First, assume a spherical cow of uniform density...

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