Apple GeoPort Telecom Adapter Kit - Manual (Page 70)

B
baud Unit of analog signaling speed taken from the name
Baudot. The speed in baud is equal to the number of signal
events per second, regardless of the information content of
those signals. Compare with bps.
binary The representation of numbers in terms of powers
of 2, using the digits 0 and 1. Commonly used in computers,
since the values 0 and 1 can easily be represented in physical
form in a variety of ways, such as the presence or absence of
current, positive or negative voltage, or a white or black dot
on the display screen.
bit A binary digit (0 or 1); the smallest possible information
unit, consisting of a simple two-way choice, such as yes or
no, on or off.
blind dialing Blind dialing allows the modem to dial out
even though no dial tone can be detected (may not be
available in your country).
bps (bits per second) The basic unit for measurement of
digital data communications transfer rate. Usually refers to
the rate at which the information is transmitted. Sometimes
inaccurately called the baud rate. Compare with baud.
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