Glossary

F

field

An area on a screen, menu, or report where information can be typed or displayed.

file

A collection of data treated as a basic unit of storage.

filename

Alphanumeric characters used to identify a particular file.

file redundancy

See mirroring.

filesystem

A collection of related files (programs or data) stored on disk that are required to initialize a INTU- ITY system and provide full service.

F key

See function key.

format

To set up a disk, floppy diskette, or tape with a predetermined arrangement of characters so that the system can interpret meaningful information.

function

Individual steps or procedures within a voice mailbox activity.

function key (F key)

A key on a computer keyboard that performs a defined function when pressed. The user inter- face for the INTUITY system defines keys F1 through F8.

G

Generic 1, 2, or 3

AT&T switch system software releases. Generic 1, Generic 3i, and Generic 3s correspond to the new generation of System 75-based software. Generic 2 and Generic 3r correspond to the new release of System 85-based software.

generic tape

A copy of the standard software and standalone tape utilities that is shipped with a new INTUITY system.

guest password

A feature that allows users who are not INTUITY AUDIX subscribers to leave messages on the system by dialing a subscriber’s extension and entering a system-wide guest password.

GL-10Issue 2 December 1995

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