When your computer is connected to a BBS.
The printer mode where the printer ready to receive data and print. Paper feed Guiding a sheet of paper into the paper path for printing.
Turned on and connected. For example, printers are on-line when they are ready to receive data from the computer. You can also turn a printer off-line. While the printer is off-line, you can perform certain tasks such as advancing the paper, but you cannot send data to it. Most printers have an on-line button you can press to turn the machine on- or off-line. Users are considered on-line when they are connected to a computer service through a modem.
The status of a computer peripheral. On_line is ready and off_line is not ready.
One is on-line when working on your computer whilst it is connected to another, similarly one's printer is on-line if connected directly to one's computer, ready to accept data.
To be on and ready to go. For example, when a printer is on-line, it's turned on, contains paper, and is all ready to print.
Describes any application or information directly accessible on a computer network, such as an "on-line database."
An indication that a particular device is 'on line'. This indication, usually a lamp or LED, can be on the switcher itself, or on a remote piece of equipment, such as a monitor or a camera.
Where you are when your computer is connected to the Internet
An operating mode in which terminals are connected to a central computer and have access to the data base for authorization, questions and file changes.
Turned on, connected and ready to receive and send data.
Direct access to computer-based data files and operations systems via computer terminals.
Connected to the Internet. Incurring charges if using a pay-as-you-go ISP service or telephone line.
An operating mode in which the electronic terminal connects to a central computer to check cardholder and account details with the Card Issuer, or their agent, before authorising a payment. The transaction details are transferred automatically to the processing system, either immediately or later.
Connected to the system and in operation.
Peripheral device (plotter, printer, etc.) which is turned on and ready to operate or function.
Pertaining to equipment, devices, and events in direct communication with the CPU and thereby under its control in some way. Regarding terminals, a terminal is said to be "on-line" when it is ready to send or receive data via a communication link.
The condition of a device being connected or of data being accessible to the computer.
When your computer is connected to an ISP, or other services provider such as AOL or Prodigy.
The condition when a computer or data center is operating and available to process information.
Connection to another computer, usually an interactive, real-time remote connection over phone lines to a BBS, the Internet, or a service provider such as CompuServe or AOL.
If you are connected to the Internet, you are on-line. On-line advertising is done exclusively on the Web or through email.
Communications that provide a real-time connection.
Generic term to describe communications or information which is transmitted or available through the use of computer modems or networks. If something resides on-line, such as an electronic bulletin board, it may have no existence other than the virtual existence in the computer.
Connected to the computer system and allowing use.
The state of being connected to the Internet.
Communicating with other computers through your modem.
on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system; "on-line industries"
Connected (to an ISP), ready, working.
(1) Process elements that are an integral pan of its normal flow. (2) A subsystem or computer that is operable and connected to the main system. (3) Devices under direct control of the CPU. (7/96)
direct communication between computers.
The condition in which a user, terminal, or other device is actively connected with the facilities of a communications network.
connected to the computer network, commonly the Internet
To be connected to the Internet. To be on and ready to go, such as when a printer is turned on, full of paper and ready to print. The state in which a computer can interact with a device or program or another computer.
When the Messenger is On-line, it is a slave to commands issued at the data terminal.
information or communications services that are available through the internet or other computer networking services.
Accessible through a computer, such as on on-line catalog usually a database centrally located as opposed to databases on CD-ROM disks. Currently, this refers to Internet Access or by dial-in through modem.
To be connected via telephone line to an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which allows two-way communication with other networked computers or servers.
Accessible while interactively connected to a computer database
A phrase used to describe a computer which is connected to the Internet.
Connected and able to communicate.
A generating plant that is operating. When an operational plant is not on-line, it is "down."
Actively connected to other computers or devices. You're on-line when you've logged on to a network, BBS, or on-line service. A device such as a printer is on-line when it's turned on and accessible to a computer. If you're not on-line then you're off-line.
A generator on an electric power system that is operating. When an operational generator is not on-line, it is said to be "down."
A device is on-line when connected to a communications network. A point-of-sale device is an example of an on-line device.
One who is connected to the Internet by using a local internet service provider (ISP), dial-up service, accessing E-mail, WWW, Usenet, or other various branches of the internet.
To be actively connected to a network, usually a WAN, or a remote computer. On-line databases are databases stored on remote computer systems accessible across a network.
Connected to a network or via a network. Examples: Send me a message on-line. In other words, send me an e-mail message.
Being actively connected to a network or computer system; usually being able interactively to exchange data, commands, and information.
Final editing or assembly using master tapes to produce a finished program ready for distribution. Often preceded by off-line editing, but in some cases programs go directly to the on-line editing suite. Usually associated with high-quality computer editing and digital effects.
Network communication is established and prepared for operation. Also suggests access to a computer network such as the Internet.
usually refers to data storage permanently accessible to the computer, such as magnetic disk packs
The state in which a computer is connected to another computer or server via a network. A computer communicating with another computer.
Data processing operations that have direct access to a computer giving the user direct and immediate access to the computer system via terminal devices.
A transaction on a terminal permanently connected to a network that is on-line to the card account.
An adjective meaning that your computer is connected to the Internet or that you are currently using the Internet.
This term is used to define a connection or data transmission via a data communication link.
Using a PC or terminal to access data file on a computer.
an euphemism for using a modem or other network connection to connect your computer with another computer
Documents stored on the hard drive or magnetic disk of a computer that are available immediately.
When a computer is connected to a host system or the Net.
(1) A computer system where input data are processed as received and output data are transmitted as soon as they become available to the point where they are required. (2) Any equipment connected directly to the computers central processing unit.
The status of being connected to and interacting with a computer network.
The condition where a terminal or device capable of active connection with the facilities of a communications network or computer is in the active or connected state; a unit functioning under the continual control of a computer.
A transaction during which a direct connection is made to a central computer facility (usually via the public telephone network or computer networks). See Off-Line.
The state of using a computer that is connected to the Internet.
This is working on a computer that is currently connected to the Internet.
Connected to, served by, or available through a system, especially a computer or telecommunications system.
A term used to describe a person connected to a computer network, often at a remote location.
You can work in your Agenda in the on-line or off-line mode. When you work on-line, your Agenda is directly connected to the server. You can view any other user's Agenda, and you receive Entries as soon as they are created.
A processing term that categorizes operations under direct, immediate control of the computer. Real-time systems are among those classified as on-line systems.
describing equipment or other devices in a computer system that are connected to or communicating with the central processing unit (CPU).
To describe a terminal that is communicating with and subject to the control of a central computer.
adj.: The idea that a human being should always be accessible to a computer.
connected to the Internet; available via an Internet connection
A "live" connection to another computer. In an on-line e-mail system, a user works directly with a remote host computer, reading and sending e-mail while connected to that computer. Interactive Internet functions like WWW and Gopher require an on-line interface.
Connected to a computer or network.
Directly connected to a computer network.
When one is connected to the Internet or a network of computers.
The process of employing or accessing the Internet. Suzuki is "on-line" with its web site on the World Wide Web, and customers "go on-line" to access it.
Pertaining to computer peripheral equipment accessible to or by a computer main frame.
1. adj. ready, such as a printer or a network. See off-line. 2. electronic or on the internet. as in, "Is there an on-line version of the documentation?"
Typically refers to an event which occurs while the user is connected to a resource electronically through a network. Bea browsed her campus library catalog on-line to find a journal related to anthropology. Since Vicky paid for her Internet usage time by the minute, she typically did not compose her e-mail messages on-line, but used her editor to write them before she connected to the Internet.
adj. Internet; adv. on or connected to the Internet
when a computer is connected to a network and logged in. On-line is the opposite of off-line.
Denotes that a particular device is assessable by a computer or network.Example: If a printer is on-line.
1) Available. Being 'on line' means that a piece of information, a program or a computer peripheral is ready to be used. 2) Communicating.
(IEEE) Pertaining to a system or mode of operation in which input data enter the computer directly from the point of origin or output data are transmitted directly to the point where they are used. For example, an airline reservation system. Contrast with batch. See: conversational, interactive, real time.
A communications terminal is on-line when it’s connected via a communications link to a central computer during a transaction or operation. Also used to describe linkups that permit automated or interactive consummation of a transaction with an external source.
Pertaining to the operation of a functional unit when under the direct control of a computer. See also: Off-line.
A smart card transaction on electronic terminals permanently connected to a central computer system that is on-line to the card account. Enabling cardholder details to be checked.
