Apple GeoPort Telecom Adapter Kit - Manual (Page 71)

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CCL An abbreviation for connection control language. This
language is used to write connect sequence files, sometimes
called CCL files or scripts.
character Any symbol that has a widely understood
meaning. Some characters, such as letters, numbers, and
punctuation marks, can be displayed on the monitor screen
and printed on a printer. Others are used to control various
functions of the computer.
code A number or symbol used to represent some piece of
information in a compact or easily processed form.
command A communication from the user to a computer
system (usually typed from the keyboard) directing it to
perform some immediate action.
command state The state the modem is in when
keyboard input is recognized by communications software as
command codes to be executed. Compare with terminal
mode and online state.
communications session The condition of being
connected to and accessible by another computer.
configuration A list of changeable modem characteristics
that must be properly set to allow a computer to
communicate with a modem.
connector A physical device such as a plug, socket, or
jack used to connect one hardware component of a system
to another.
connect time The amount of time spent online with an
information service, usually billed at an hourly rate.
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