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A firewall is named for the structure in an automobile which keeps engine compartment fires out of the passenger cabin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_
by riffic 9y ago
A firewall is named for the structure in an automobile which keeps engine compartment fires out of the passenger cabin.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_(engine) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_(engine)
- nodomain 9y agoThis is why I love Hackernews.
- redbeard0x0a 9y agoOn top of it, there are holes (ports) in the firewall to let various wires through. It would also keep road grime, rocks, etc that might be kicked up from entering the passenger compartment.