Telecommunications Dictionary.
Term Definition.
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Modem What landscapers do to dem lawns.
Token Ring A virtual engagement gift.
Ethernet A device for catching the Ether Bunny.
DataPac A size 14 girl in a size 8 bikini.
Asynch A place to wash your hands.
Bisynch The place where Elton John washes his
hands.
BBS Tall tales told by insects that
produce honey.
ASCII Ancient god of Telecommunications.
Rumored to give vast amounts of data to
believers. Hence, the phrase "ASCII and
you shall receive."
Block Parity One heck of a good time.
Carrier Detect Raison d'etre for premarital blood tests.
File Transfer Procedure followed by INFORMATION CENTER
staff who are tired of their present
jobs.
Hayes Compatible Prone to riding with a grizzled old
cowhand who sings off-key. Gene Autry is
the industry standard.
Serial Interface A spoon.
Terminal Emulation A function performed by a canary that
lays on its back with its legs in the
air.
XMODEM A device on the losing end of an encounter with
lightning.
