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In telecommunication, the term off-line has the following meanings:
1. Pertaining to the operation of a functional unit when not under the direct control of the system with which it is associated.
Note 1: Off-line units are not available for immediate use on demand by the system.
Note 2: Off-line units may be independently operated.
See also: offline browsing.
2. Pertaining to equipment that is disconnected from a system, is not in operation, and usually has its main power source disconnected or turned off (off-power).
3. Being offline, is the state of being away from a computer that is connected to the Internet.
Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188
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Example Usage of Off-line |
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mUsiCaLGenEyesS: Off Line ...Hey Bestie Get Better Already !!! LOL ....Love is a tricky thing. Our hearts were created to crave it. B... http://bit.ly/7LYoIo |
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Sean2D2: @kunzy Yea, Steam is awesome. Where ever, when ever. You just need to log in, but you can go in off line mode if you'll be without the net |
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KishaGurl: gettin off line....hyt my cell wit a CALL or TXT |
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