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Glossary
Issue 2.0 December 1995 GL-13
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.