Application software that enables computers to send and receive messages over communication lines.
Computer program or set of programs that enable two computers to communicate through a phone line, other hard-wired medium, or wireless media to transmit and receive data, using a communications protocol. Communications options include: Direct, point-to-point connections between trading partners Point-to-point connection via one partner's private network Communications via a network service provider such as a VAN or ISP The communications options above use one or more of these connection options include: Dial-up ISDN T1 or T3 line (owned) T1 or T3 Leased line DSL
An application that makes it possible to exchange information with other computers.
A computer Program that enables one computer to connect with another computer.
Also called telecommunications software, this software allows one computer to connect with other computers across telephone lines (via modems) in order to share information. Communications software transmits instructions to your modem that directs it to make connections, transfer files, and carry out other procedures.
Also referred to as telecommunications software, this software lets one computer connect with others across telephone lines (via modems) and share information. Communications software transmits instructions to your modem that direct it to make connections, transfer files, and carry out other procedures.
Computer program which allows for easier calling of BBSs. Some software packages have all kinds of advanced features, and many are quite easy to setup.
Usually refers to programs that are run on personal computers to allow the computer to communicate via a modem, and phone lines. These programs also allow the personal computer to "look like" a particular type of terminal to the computer it is connected to through phone lines.
The software that enables one to send or receive information from one computer to another. Back to the Glossary Index
Software (such as E-mail and faxing software) that allows users to send or receive data remotely.
A program that handles the business of computer to computer communications. It allows you to set up your modem, dial out to another computer, write messages and send and receive information. Many times it is packaged within other software (Windows, Works, Word). Also called modem software, comm software or term software.What you need on your computer to use a modem. The good news, much is free or shareware.
Programs used to establish a connection to another computer or network, and manage the transmission of data, instructions, and information. 9.23- 24
A written set of instructions in program format which enables a computer, modem, and telephone to work together to send data from one computer to another through normal telephone lines.
a software program that controls computer hardware and modems and arranges for the transmission or reception of electronic data.
A program that tells a modem how to work.
Software necessary to add appropriate protocols to an EDI document in preparation for transmission over telecommunications networks.
A program that sets up your modem and gives you a human interface to the various functions of your modem.
Software to electronically link two computers for the exchange of information.
A program which allows you to use a modem or TAU as the type of communication device to use for connections to the communications network.
This term is used to describe software that allows a micro or other computer to emulate a terminal device. Packages that are available range from simple, dumb terminal emulators to more sophisticated packages which provide facilities such as automatic and selective storage of incoming data, automatic dialling of sequences of telephone numbers at particular times, error correction protocols, security etc.