Character Set

The characters that can be coded or used by a particular machine.

Clear to Send (CTS)

An RS-232 control signal sent by the DCE to indicate that the DTE may begin a transmission.

Clock

Source of timing signals used in synchronous transmission.

Code

A predefined set of rules specifying the way data is to be represented by the transmitting and receiving device.

Common Carrier

Telephone company that furnishes communications services to the general public.

Conditioning

The addition of equipment to a leased voice-grade line to improve the transmission characteristics of the line.

Conferencing

A form of bulletin board that allows real-time communication between multiple users. In the U.S.A., conferencing systems have been established to allow large numbers of individuals to simultaneously discuss a wide range of specialised topics and interests.

Connector

A physical devices, such as a plug, socket or jack, used to connect one hardware component of a system to another. A connector may also be called a port.

Connect Time

The amount of time spent on line with an information service.

Console

Part of a computer system, usually a video display terminal, used by the operator to communicate with the computer.

Contention

Condition arising when two or more devices try to transmit at the same time using the same channel.

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