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glossary_of_terms [2015/07/21 16:16] Karen Corbeillglossary_of_terms [2024/02/20 17:24] (current) – Removed Sector67 Mark Pickard
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 **CNC**, computer (or computerized) numerical control, in which computers play an integral part of the control, often operating utilizing the X and Y axis as well as, sometimes, the Z axis. **CNC**, computer (or computerized) numerical control, in which computers play an integral part of the control, often operating utilizing the X and Y axis as well as, sometimes, the Z axis.
  
-**Do-ocracy**, the practice of "if you want something done, do it yourself". If you feel something would be an improvement, don't wait for someone else to do it, just do it yourself. Sometimes too much discussion can prevent progress. At times, it is better to ask forgiveness than permission.+**Do-ocracy**, the practice of "if you want something done, do it yourself". If you feel something would be an improvement, don't wait for someone else to do it, just do it yourself. Sometimes too much discussion can prevent progress. At times, it is better to ask forgiveness than permission if the act is for the greater good.
  
 Do-ocracy typically evolves spontaneously where: Do-ocracy typically evolves spontaneously where:
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 **Wiki**, a collaborative collection of information, with many contributors, used to provide and share formal information. You're on it right now. **Wiki**, a collaborative collection of information, with many contributors, used to provide and share formal information. You're on it right now.
  
-**Sector 67** or **Sector**, a business incubator in town that is sometimes also referred to as a hackerspace. 
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