Apple Express Fax/Modem - Manual (Page 171)

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facsimile (dedicated fax) machine A machine that can scan a page and then
transmit the image of the page over telephone lines; a receiving machine
prints a copy of the original page.
fallback The process modems use to find a common connection speed,
starting at the highest rate supported or set by your modem.
fax server program A program that passively awaits an incoming call for
sending and receiving faxes. Express Fax is an example of a fax server
program.
flow control A method of signaling between computers so that pauses in data
transmission allow time for data to be received.
font In typography, a complete set of characters, letters, and symbols in one
size and style.
foreground application An application that runs under user control. When
several applications are running, only one foreground application is accessible
(or active).
format The form in which data is stored, manipulated, or transferred.
full duplex (1) A setting causing characters that you enter on your computer
to be echoed from a remote system. (2) A four-wire communications circuit
or protocol that allows simultaneous two-way transmission.
Group 3 fax A digital document facsimile transmission procedure on the
Public Switched Telephone Network.
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