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  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    CGNATCarrier-Grade NAT
    DNSDomain Name Service/System
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    IPInternet Protocol
    NATNetwork Address Translation
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    4 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 5 acronyms.

    [Thread #771 for this sub, first seen 29th May 2024, 09:05] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    DNSDomain Name Service/System
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    IPInternet Protocol
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    3 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 14 acronyms.

    [Thread #770 for this sub, first seen 28th May 2024, 20:05] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    PSUPower Supply Unit
    RAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks for mass storage
    SATASerial AT Attachment interface for mass storage
    ZFSSolaris/Linux filesystem focusing on data integrity

    5 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 17 acronyms.

    [Thread #769 for this sub, first seen 28th May 2024, 15:55] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol, automates assignment of IPs when connecting to a network
    IPInternet Protocol
    IoTInternet of Things for device controllers
    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    UnifiUbiquiti WiFi hardware brand

    5 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 6 acronyms.

    [Thread #768 for this sub, first seen 28th May 2024, 08:15] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    DNSDomain Name Service/System
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    HTTPSHTTP over SSL
    IPInternet Protocol
    SSHSecure Shell for remote terminal access
    SSLSecure Sockets Layer, for transparent encryption
    TLSTransport Layer Security, supersedes SSL
    VPSVirtual Private Server (opposed to shared hosting)
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    7 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 14 acronyms.

    [Thread #767 for this sub, first seen 28th May 2024, 00:05] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    DNSDomain Name Service/System
    HAHome Assistant automation software
    ~High Availability
    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    PiHoleNetwork-wide ad-blocker (DNS sinkhole)
    SSDSolid State Drive mass storage
    SSOSingle Sign-On
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    VPSVirtual Private Server (opposed to shared hosting)

    7 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 13 acronyms.

    [Thread #766 for this sub, first seen 27th May 2024, 21:35] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    CGNATCarrier-Grade NAT
    GitPopular version control system, primarily for code
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    IPInternet Protocol
    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    NATNetwork Address Translation
    SMBServer Message Block protocol for file and printer sharing; Windows-native
    SSHSecure Shell for remote terminal access
    SSLSecure Sockets Layer, for transparent encryption
    TCPTransmission Control Protocol, most often over IP
    UDPUser Datagram Protocol, for real-time communications
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    VPSVirtual Private Server (opposed to shared hosting)
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    14 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 17 acronyms.

    [Thread #765 for this sub, first seen 27th May 2024, 12:45] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    GitPopular version control system, primarily for code
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    HTTPSHTTP over SSL
    SSHSecure Shell for remote terminal access
    SSLSecure Sockets Layer, for transparent encryption
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    [Thread #764 for this sub, first seen 27th May 2024, 10:05] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    IPInternet Protocol
    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    PCIePeripheral Component Interconnect Express
    RAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks for mass storage
    ZFSSolaris/Linux filesystem focusing on data integrity

    [Thread #763 for this sub, first seen 27th May 2024, 03:25] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    [Thread #762 for this sub, first seen 27th May 2024, 00:15] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    DNSDomain Name Service/System
    IPInternet Protocol
    PIAPrivate Internet Access brand of VPN
    PlexBrand of media server package
    VPNVirtual Private Network

    [Thread #761 for this sub, first seen 25th May 2024, 22:55] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    PSUPower Supply Unit
    RAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks for mass storage
    SATASerial AT Attachment interface for mass storage
    ZFSSolaris/Linux filesystem focusing on data integrity

    [Thread #760 for this sub, first seen 25th May 2024, 08:25] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    DNSDomain Name Service/System
    NUCNext Unit of Computing brand of Intel small computers
    PlexBrand of media server package
    SBCSingle-Board Computer

    4 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 3 acronyms.

    [Thread #759 for this sub, first seen 23rd May 2024, 19:45] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    SATASerial AT Attachment interface for mass storage
    SSDSolid State Drive mass storage
    ZFSSolaris/Linux filesystem focusing on data integrity

    [Thread #758 for this sub, first seen 22nd May 2024, 23:15] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

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    FAAFederal Aviation Administration
    GSEGround Support Equipment
    HLSHuman Landing System (Artemis)
    KSCKennedy Space Center, Florida
    LC-39ALaunch Complex 39A, Kennedy (SpaceX F9/Heavy)
    LN2Liquid Nitrogen
    LOXLiquid Oxygen
    NETNo Earlier Than
    NSFNasaSpaceFlight forum
    ~National Science Foundation
    OLMOrbital Launch Mount
    QDQuick-Disconnect
    RTLSReturn to Launch Site
    RUDRapid Unplanned Disassembly
    ~Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly
    ~Rapid Unintended Disassembly
    SPMTSelf-Propelled Mobile Transporter
    ULAUnited Launch Alliance (Lockheed/Boeing joint venture)
    WDRWet Dress Rehearsal (with fuel onboard)
    JargonDefinition
    RaptorMethane-fueled rocket engine under development by SpaceX
    StarlinkSpaceX's world-wide satellite broadband constellation
    ablativeMaterial which is intentionally destroyed in use (for example, heatshields which burn away to dissipate heat)
    cryogenicVery low temperature fluid; materials that would be gaseous at room temperature/pressure
    ~(In re: rocket fuel) Often synonymous with hydrolox
    hydroloxPortmanteau: liquid hydrogen fuel, liquid oxygen oxidizer
    regenerativeA method for cooling a rocket engine, by passing the cryogenic fuel through channels in the bell or chamber wall
    tankingFilling the tanks of a rocket stage
    turbopumpHigh-pressure turbine-driven propellant pump connected to a rocket combustion chamber; raises chamber pressure, and thrust

    [Thread #44 for this sub, first seen 22nd May 2024, 05:20] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    PlexBrand of media server package
    SSDSolid State Drive mass storage

    3 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 14 acronyms.

    [Thread #757 for this sub, first seen 21st May 2024, 22:45] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol, automates assignment of IPs when connecting to a network
    DNSDomain Name Service/System
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    IPInternet Protocol
    SSLSecure Sockets Layer, for transparent encryption
    TLSTransport Layer Security, supersedes SSL
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    7 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 12 acronyms.

    [Thread #756 for this sub, first seen 20th May 2024, 19:45] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    GitPopular version control system, primarily for code
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    IPInternet Protocol
    NASNetwork-Attached Storage
    PCIePeripheral Component Interconnect Express
    PlexBrand of media server package
    RAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks for mass storage
    RPiRaspberry Pi brand of SBC
    SATASerial AT Attachment interface for mass storage
    SBCSingle-Board Computer
    SSHSecure Shell for remote terminal access
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    [Thread #755 for this sub, first seen 19th May 2024, 05:35] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    NUCNext Unit of Computing brand of Intel small computers
    SBCSingle-Board Computer
    SSDSolid State Drive mass storage

    3 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 6 acronyms.

    [Thread #754 for this sub, first seen 18th May 2024, 18:25] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]

  • Acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, contractions, and other phrases which expand to something larger, that I've seen in this thread:

    Fewer LettersMore Letters
    HTTPHypertext Transfer Protocol, the Web
    SSHSecure Shell for remote terminal access
    SSLSecure Sockets Layer, for transparent encryption
    VPNVirtual Private Network
    nginxPopular HTTP server

    4 acronyms in this thread; the most compressed thread commented on today has 3 acronyms.

    [Thread #753 for this sub, first seen 16th May 2024, 09:55] [FAQ] [Full list] [Contact] [Source code]