><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ********************************************************* * * * * * Database of Network Terms * * * * Alphabetically Listed * * Part 7 * * * * Another Modernz Presentation * * * * by * * Digital-demon * * * * (C)opyright January 31, 1992 * * * ********************************************************* <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ******************************************************************************* The Modernz can be contacted at: MATRIX BBS WOK-NOW! World of Kaos NOW! World of Knowledge NOW! St. Dismis Institute - Sysops: Wintermute Digital-demon (908) 905-6691 (908) WOK-NOW! 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Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> gate ==== An electronic circuit designed to produce an output, under specific conditions, to control the signals through a circuit. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> gate array ========== A custom-integrated circuit that performs specific logic functions. Used on the IOC-II x boards in the Turbo Engine. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> gateway ======= A special application program that allows two different networks (private to public, or TYMNET to non-TYMNET) to communicate and transfer data. Three types of gateways are TYM2, which connects networks that are both using TYMNET packet technology; X.25, which connects a non-TYMNET private network to the TYMNET network; and X.75, which connects an international Public Data Network (PDN) to the TYMNET network. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Gateway Operations Manager (GOM) ================================ A program that provides the status of a gateway. A set of routines that allows users to determine internal status for its different components, such as port, line, and node management; statistical analysis for performance, errors, and throughput. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GED === General External Design. An NTD document that provides a general description of the external features and capabilities of the product proposed for development. The GED serves to freeze the scope and characteristics of the new product. This document is produced for review prior to the implementation phase and is later replaced by the External Reference Specification (ERS) after implementation. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> General External Design (GED) ============================= An NTD document that provides a general description of the external features and capabilitiesof the product proposed for development. The GED serves to freeze the scope and characteristics of the new product. This document is produced for review prior to the implementation phase and is later replaced by the External Reference Specification (ERS) after implementation. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> General Internal Design (GID) ============================= An NTD document that provides a general description of the internal design of the product. It contains information about the interfaces within the product, message formats, and control information. This document is produced for review in the latter stages of the design phase but prior to the implementation phase. It is then replaced by the Internal Maintenance Specification (IMS). General Processor (GP) board A Turbo Engine logic board used for general data processing. The board contains an MC68020 (Motorola) micro-processor. ISIS-68K is the major software that resides on this board. See also File Server (FS) board. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GFI === General Format Identifier. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GID === General Internal Design. An NTD document that provides a general description of the internal design of the product. It contains information about the interfaces within the product, message formats, and control information. This document is produced for review in the latter stages of the design phase but prior to the implementation phase. It is then replaced by the Internal Maintenance Specification (IMS). Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> gigabyte ======== A unit for measuring memory capacity. One gigabyte equals 1.074 billion bytes or characters. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GIGO ==== Garbage In-Garbage Out. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Glass Ball ========== A message indicating that all data following is user specific and is to be transparent to the transport system (ISIS, Node Code, Supervisor). Also called ISIS Dispatcher message type A8. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Global Account Number(GAN) ========================== A number that identifies a customer account. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Global Network Service (GNS) ============================ A BT service that provides seamless network solutions around the globe. Offers direct access in cities around the world; more service options; and local, regional, and global response centers for around- the-clock coverage for trouble reporting and response to critical problems. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GMT === Greenwich Mean Time. Now called Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GNS === Global Network ServiceSM. A BT service that provides seamless network solutions around the globe. Offers direct access in cities around the world; more service options; and local, regional, and global response centers for around-the-clock coverage for trouble reporting and response to critical problems. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Gobbler ======= A control code that erases buffered data in its path as it travels along a virtual circuit. GOM Gateway Operations Manager. A program that provides the status of a gateway. A set of routines that allows users to determine internal status for its different components, such as port, line, and node management; statistical analysis for performance, errors, and throughput. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Gone ==== State of a host or link. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Good Guy list ============= A file containing of a set of parameters that are assembled by Node Assembler/Debugger (NAD) and used by the Node Code and the Kernel code to define access to the trouble- shooting tools DDT and XRAY. The Good Guy list contains usernames, slot access, and DDT and XRAY licenses. GOSIP Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> gouge ===== Gouge, gouge factor, and gouge level are obsolete terms. See throughput class. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GP == General Processor board. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> GPU === General Processing Unit. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Gray Ball ========= A message from one node to another indicating a Black Ball has been detected at the opposite end of the circuit. Also called ISIS Dispatcher message type A5. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> Green Ball ========== A message from the caller (TYMSAT) to the host notifying the host to wait for input. Also called ISIS Dispatcher message type AA. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> group ===== A BT TYMNET link consisting of 16 channels. Link capacity is assigned by groups rather than by individual channels. Type QUIT to exit, NEXT for next record, BACK for previous record Enter glossary term: next <*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*><*> gush ==== On an active channel, logical records containing more bytes than the channel can handle are coming into the node. Contrast with trickle. 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