AT&T 585-310-231 Format, Function key F key, Generic 1, 2, or, Generic tape, Guaranteed fax

Glossary

FOOS

See facility out-of-service.

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 mailbox activity.

function key (F key)

A key on a computer keyboard that performs a defined function when pressed. The user interface for the AT&T 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 stand-alone tape utilities that is shipped with a new AT&T Intuity system.

GOS

See grade of service.

grade of service (GOS)

A parameter that describes the delays in accessing a port on the AT&T Intuity system. For example, if the GOS is P05, 95% of the callers would hear the system answer and 5% would hear ringing until a port became available to answer the call.

guaranteed fax

A feature of AT&T Intuity FAX Messaging that temporarily stores faxes sent to a fax machine. In cases where the fax machine is busy or does not answer a call, the call is sent to an Intuity AUDIX mailbox.

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.

H

hard disk drive

A high-capacity data storage/retrieval device that is located inside a computer platform. A hard disk drive stores data on non-removable high-density magnetic media based on a predetermined format for retrieval by the system at a later date.

hardware

The physical components of a computer system. The central processing unit, disks, tape and floppy drives are all hardware.

Issue 2.0 December 1995 GL-13