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Telecommunications Dictionary
(C) Copyright 1989 R. Scott Perry
Version 0.99
Last Update: 11/11/89
Will remain v0.99 until final alphabetical entry
NOTE 1: This is NOT the final version. Even though there are
well over 150 words defined here, the final version including
over 300 words is not ready at this time.
NOTE 2: This IS a copyrighted work, but I am allowing free
distribution in its original format WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. If
you have any suggestions for modifications, comments, etc., you
can write to me at:
R. Scott Perry
Box 2189
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT 06430
Notes about the entries
----- ----- --- -------
* (Also called <entry>) means that there are more than one word
for a certain concept. Do not bother looking at <entry>, it will
just refer you back to the original entry
* See also [entry] at the end of a definition refers you to more
information or an entry that may help you understand the original
entry better. Also, opposites of words will often refer to one
another.
* See <entry> appearing directly after the term indicates that
the definition is the same as <entry>, and you should look there.
* BBS is used generically to denote any service that you can call
up with your computer, whether it is a bulletin board or a pay
service.
* Note that many words have more than one definition- some that
pertain to telecommunications and some that don't. Definitions
that do not relate to telecommunications will not be listed.
---Numbers---
8N1 - the most common modem set-up. [see also format]
0004-0000-00345-4 - the stock number for "How to Identify and
Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems," as listed in almost all
manuals for hardware. If you want a copy, write to: US Govern-
ment Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
103 - officially, `Bell 103' which is the standard controlling
transmission at 300 baud. It was created by AT&T. [see also
212A]
202 - the mode used by the Applecat modem and CATFUR.
212A - officially, `Bell 212A' which is the standard controlling
transmission at 1200 baud. It was created by AT&T. [see also
103]
300 baud (bps) - a transmission speed that is quickly becoming
outdated (though most modems will allow communication at the
speed) that is roughly equal to 30 characters per second.
1200 baud (bps) - In the mid 1980's this was the most common
transmission speed, until 2400 baud became popular/cheaper. It
is roughly equal to 120 characters per second.
2400 baud (bps) - A fairly high-speed transmission speed that
towards the end of the 1980's has been gaining popularity. It is
roughly equal to 240 characters per second.
9600 baud (bps) - At this time, the fastest transmission speed
available for commercial modems.
---A---
abort - [1] The command word used with editors that allows you to
exit, destroying your message. [2] The character used to stop
characters from a block of text appearing on your screen. Usual-
ly the spacebar or CTRL-X are used to abort a message.
access - [1] (verb) When someone is using a BBS with their com-
puter. "My boss was accessing a BBS bulletin board when he was
interrupted by the doorbell." [2] (noun) Refers to an intangible
amount (usually represented by a security level or flags) that
indicate to what extent you are allowed to use a BBS. When used
in a term such as `you will be granted access', it means the
amount of access that new users will generally receive.
account - A term that refers to information that a BBS has about
you. It is usually referred to by an ID number or your name.
The information it contains can include any information that you
have at some point given the BBS, usually including your name and
phone number. [see also ID number]
account number - See ID number.
ACK A character (CTRL-F) that acknowledges something, usually
that a certain amount of data has been received correctly. [see
also NAK]
alias - A name that users can use on a bulletin board that is not
their own. Aliases are usually used by young BBS users and those
who pirate software or do other illegal activities. Some exam-
ples of aliases are `Cracker Kid', `Starbuck', and `Midnight
Killer'. (Also called handle)
ampersand - A character (&) that usually means `and'.
analog - As far as electronic signals are concerned, analog
refers to signals that can represent an infinite range of num-
bers, as opposed to digital which can only be distinct whole
numbers. Analog data often comes from measurements. The sound a
modem makes over the phone is analog since it can be any number
of different frequencies. [see also digital]
anonymous - Refers to an author of a message that is unknown. On
some BBS's you are allowed to post anonymous messages so that
others won't know who you are. The SysOp usually can find out
who the author is, however.
answer mode - The condition in which a modem is ready to answer
the phone when it rings and prepare to connect with another
modem. All BBS's are in answer mode. [see also originate mode]
apostrophe - The character '. It is usually used in contractions
of words, such as "don't".
append - To add to. Some BBS's allow you to add text from anoth-
er message to the message you are posting.
ASCII - An acronym for American Standard Code of Information
Interchange. It uses 7 bits to represent all uppercase and
lowercase characters, as well as numbers and many characters and
punctuation marks. ASCII often uses 8 bits in the form of bytes
and ignores the first bit. [see also EBCDIC]
asterisk - The character *.
asynchronous communication - This is when the beginning and end
of each byte that is sent over the phone lines is marked somehow.
This way, if there is line noise, the modem can find out right
away where the next byte should start.
at sign - The character @. Often read as 'at'.
AT&T - American Telegraph and Telephone, the inventors of the
first modem.
attended mode -
audio monitor - A speaker that is part of the modem and allows
you to listen to whatever sound is on the phone line. This is
often used to hear busy signals or make sure that the other modem
picks up the carrier.
auto-answer - When a modem has the ability to automatically pick
up the phone when the phone rings and attempt to connect with
another computer.
auto-dial - When a modem is capable of dialing a phone number, so
that you don't have to dial manually.
auto-kill - A feature on some BBS's that will delete a message on
a board if a certain threshold limit is reached. For example, a
BBS might delete the second message on a board if there are
already 100 messages and someone posts another message.
auto-page -
auto-redial - A feature that allows a modem or a term program to
dial a number again after it finds out that the number is busy.
This is very handy when trying to get through to popular bulletin
boards that are often busy.
auto-reply - To send a message (either public or private) immedi-
ately after reading a message on a BBS. Usually, this is used to
respond to the author of the message.
auto-save - The ability of a terminal program to save information
that it receives from BBS on disk that it was originally storing
in memory. This way, if there is more information than will fit
in the buffer, it will not be lost.
auto-syncing driver -
---B---
backdoor - A way of getting into a BBS and getting full access,
without using a regular account. Usually the author of the BBS
program built the backdoor into the program so that he could get
access to any BBS running his software.
backslash - The character \.
backspace - The character (CTRL-H) that causes the cursor on your
screen to move back one space. [see also destructive backspace
and non-destructive backspace]
baud - A term referring to the speed at which computers communi-
cate. Officially, it is the number of changes in an electronic
signal per second. Since the number of changes usually is the
same as the number of bits sent or received per second, bps and
baud are often used interchangeably. However, there is a slight
difference, so if you are writing a technical manual make sure
you understand the difference.
BBS - An acronym for Bulletin Board System. Usually it is a home
computer that has a modem attached and is waiting for calls from
your computer. It can, however, also refer to commercial serv-
ices (such as CompuServe and the Source) and any other computers
that you can call via telephone lines. BBS's almost always allow
you to leave messages for other users. Many BBS's have programs
that you can download and use on your computer. BBS can also be
expanded simply to `bulletin board'.
bisync - Refers to a modem that synchronizes with an electronic
signal over the telephone lines that marks the beginning of
words. Don't worry if you don't understand this term.
bit - A Binary digIT. It is a number in base 2, which means that
it can only be a 0 or a 1. It is used in the expression `bits
per second'. [see also byte, word]
block - A group of characters. For example, when downloading a
program, blocks of 128 characters are often sent.
board - [1] See BBS. [2] A group of messages on a BBS that are
related. For example, a BBS might have a board for general
messages and another board for messages dealing with computers.
bps - Bits Per Second. The transmission speed of most modems is
measured in baud or bps. Bps is literally the number of bits
sent by the modem every second. [see also baud]
braces - The characters { and }.
break character -
browse - To go through the list of titles of bulletins and note
which ones you want to read.
buffer - [1] (verb) To save all incoming data in memory. [2]
(verb) to temporarily save data until the computer has a chance
to use it (using interrupts). [3] (noun) The place in memory
where the saved information is stored, as in "I have a 32K buff-
er."
bulk mailing - Used on a BBS when you send the same message to
more than one person. This saves you from rewriting the message.
bulletin - A special message posted on a BBS, usually written by
the SysOp. In most cases all users are expected to read any new
bulletins that may have been posted since their last call.
bulletin board - [1] see BBS [2] see board (definition #2)
bulletin board system - see BBS
busy - When a bulletin board is being used by a user, or when the
telephone line is being used.
busy signal - The sound that you hear on a phone when the phone
number you are trying to reach is being used. It usually con-
sists of 60 cycles per second. [see audio monitor]
byte - A group of 8 bits. [see ASCII]
---C---
call back unit - A device that, after you connect with a BBS and
tell it who you are, will then call your phone number. This is
used to make a very secure system to prevent hackers from
invading a system. It then becomes very difficult, if not
impossible, for a hacker to get into the computer system.
caller - Anyone who connects with a BBS. It is usually used in a
phrase such as "You are caller #4328."
caller log - A list of callers who have called a BBS within a
given time period. The list may also keep information such as
the baud rate of the caller. This is used so that the SysOp can
keep track of users, as well as the occasional hacker.
call waiting - A service that the phone company offers most
customers that allows the customer to hear a special sound on the
phone if there is an incoming call while the customer is talking
with someone else. The customer can then talk with either call-
er. This is a nice service unless you have a modem and call
BBS's. If you are connected with a BBS and someone else calls
you, you will be disconnected. In most areas there is a special
2 or 3 digit number that you can dial before a phone call that
will temporarily disconnect call waiting.
capture buffer - The area in a computer's memory where a terminal
program stores incoming data that is to be saved. (Also called
capture memory). [see also buffer]
capture memory - see capture buffer
card (peripheral) -
caret - The character ^.
carriage return - see return
carrier - The tone that the modem sends over the phone lines
before any data is sent on it. It has a fixed frequency and a
fixed amplitude.
carrier detect - The wire in an RS-232C cable that holds the
information as to whether the modem senses a carrier. (Also
called CD)
CB simulator - A computer service where there are multiple phone
lines (usually at least 5). The CB simulator allows all the
users to send messages to one another while they are on-line. It
usually allows both public messages that everyone who is on can
see and private messages that only one user can see.
CD - see carrier detect
center - Some editors on BBS's allow you to center a line of text
so that it appears in the middle of the screen.
character - Any letter, numeral, or symbol.
characteristic -
chat - A mode that allows two or more people (almost always a
SysOp and a user on a BBS) to communicate with each other using
the modem. Usually, each person can see what the other is typing
at all times and can interrupt them (a beeping sound with a
CTRL-G is useful to interrupt with).
checksum - A number that represents a larger group of numbers in
order to check for errors in date transmission. It is commonly
used when downloading a program. The checksum is the result of a
mathematical equation, such as adding all the numbers in a group
together.
Christensen protocol - see Xmodem
columns - The width of your screen as measured by the number of
characters your screen can fit across it. BBS's often ask for
your screen width. Most current computers have a screen width of
80 columns.
command buffer - the place in your modem's memory where it stores
the commands that you give it. [see also buffer]
command set - A list of all the possible commands that you can
give something, such as a modem, a BASIC program, or a BBS.
commands - Instructions that you can give to a modem, a BBS, or
another similar device.
communication - The idea of transferring one's thoughts or ideas
to another person.
communications program - A program similar to a terminal program
but somewhat better. Often used interchangeably with terminal
program.
compatible - When one object can work as another. Though the
term is usually used with computers, it is often used with mo-
dems. Many lesser known modems are compatible with more popular
modems.
configure - To set something to your liking. To configure a BBS,
you may have to tell it your screen width, whether you need line
feeds and other such information.
configuration - All of the information that you used to configure
something. Configuration is often used to describe what
equipment you have for your computer (your computer configura-
tion).
connect - [1] To be at a point where you can start communicating
with a BBS, as in "I have connected with the BBS." [2] Any point
after you have established contact with a BBS, as in "I am still
connected with the BBS" or "I have been connected with the
bulletin board for just over an hour."
connect speed -
connection - The actual contact with a BBS. It is used most
often in expressions such as "I have a bad connection," meaning
that there is line noise.
console -
continue - To pick up where you left off, usually after pausing
in the middle of a message. CTRL-Q and the spacebar are used
most commonly to let the BBS know that you want to continue.
control character - On of 32 ASCII characters that does not print
on your screen or printer. These characters are usually used to
control your computer. [see also CTRL]
copyright - A term meaning that a program or text file is pro-
tected by the government so that it may not legally be copied,
except to make backup copies. You should not upload a copyright-
ed program to a BBS, unless it is shareware or freeware. [see
shareware, freeware]
Co-SysOp - A term similar to a vice president. The Co-SysOp of a
BBS has more access to the BBS than any other user except the
SysOp. The Co-SysOp might check messages to make sure that they
are suitable for the BBS (not containing illegal messages), and
he may be able to validate users. Sometimes a Co-SysOp is just a
title given to someone who helped the BBS a lot by doing things
such as posting messages. Also, there can be more than one Co-
SysOp. [see also SysOp]
<CR> - Carriage Return. See return.
CRC - Stands for Cyclic Redundancy Check. CRC is a system to
make sure that data (usually a downloaded program) is as free as
possible from error.
crash - When a BBS is harmed in such a way that it is temporarily
inoperable. The usual cause is that some files are destroyed,
either by accident or by a hacker. Some people try to crash
BBS's, a fact that most users (and especially SysOps) think is
sad.
CTRL- The abbreviation for ConTRoL. This abbreviation is
followed by a dash and then a character, such as CTRL-C, meaning
the control character C. [see also control character]
CTRL-G - The control character G, which usually causes the
computer to produce a beeping sound.
cursor - The marker that points out where text will next appear
on your screen. It can be one of many things, usually a plain
white or flashing square, or an underline.
cyclic redundancy check - see CRC
---D---
dash - the character -.
data - a group of characters that represents meaningful
information. It can be in the form of anything ranging from bank
account numbers to all the words in a book.
database - [1] A program that keeps track of data, such as the
information contained on mailing labels. [2] A large group of
data. The sum of the information that you can receive on exten-
sive pay services such as CompuServe can be considered a data-
base.
database hack - A way that hackers attempt to gain access to
someone's account. They create a list of common passwords (such
as SECRET and MINE) and try every one on an account to see if it
is the right password. Knowing about this method, an intelligent
BBS user should realize that they should not use easy-to-guess
passwords.
data bits - The number of bits that the modem uses to represent
one byte. This is usually 8, though it can be 7 since ASCII
needs only 7 of the 8 bits.
data mode -
data terminal ready - see DTR
decoy program -
default - A setting or an answer that is automatically assumed.
If 80 columns is a default, then you only have to change it if
you want something other than 80 columns.
define -
delete - To destroy information. Often you only delete one
character at a time, such as when you are typing a message. To
do that you usually use the DELETE key.
destination -
destructive backspace - A term that indicates that your terminal
program deletes the character the cursor is on when it receives
the backspace character. [see also non-destructive backspace]
dial - To send out either tones or pulses that the phone company
needs to understand what number you are calling. Most modems
will dial automatically.
dial tone - The sound that is on the phone line when the phone is
picked up if it is ready to have an outgoing call made. Your
modem, if it can dial, should understand this tone.
digital - A system using discrete numbers to represent data. In
computer systems, these are the numbers 0 and 1 (for binary).
[see also analog]
DIP switch - DIP stands for Dual In-line Package. DIP switches
are a group of small switches placed together, usually on elec-
tronic equipment. Many modems have these. The switches can be
changed to alter various settings. For example, one DIP switch
on a modem may change the status of the DTR.
disconnect - To hang up the phone and cause the connection be-
tween you modem and another computer to be stopped. Most BBS
programs have a way of disconnecting a user who has called the
bulletin board.
down - A word meaning that a bulletin board that is not working,
so that you can not connect with it. This can mean that there
was a crash, or it could simply mean that the SysOp is playing a
game on his computer. Often a SysOp will leave a phone connected
to his BBS line off the hook so that you will get a busy signal.
door - A gateway that will allow a bulletin board to run a pro-
gram while a user is using the BBS. The user can use most pro-
grams that the computer can normally run. These programs can
range from games to business programs.
download - To receive a computer file from a bulletin board. It
is usually a computer program, but can also be text. [see also
upload]
driver - A program that will connect a program to a peripheral
device (usually a modem or a printer). The driver will allow
characters to be sent to or received from the device. Also, it
will allow control of certain functions (such as letting a pro-
gram hang up the phone with the modem)
DTR - Stands for Data Terminal Ready. DTR is a flag that, when
set, indicates that the modem will be using its built-in terminal
program. When running a BBS, this flag should be turned off
(either with a DIP switch or a command sent to the modem).
dumb modem - A modem that only sends and receives characters to
or from the phone line. [see also smart modem]
dumb terminal - A keyboard and monitor that receive and send
information either to or from another computer or a phone line.
It is up to the other computer to do anything else, such as word
wrap.
duplex - The capability of both sides of a connection to send
information. Full duplex is the same as duplex. When you are
talking on the telephone to someone you are using duplex (you can
both talk at the same time). [see also simplex, half duplex]
---E---
EBCDIC - Stands for Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange
Code. It is a ways of coding characters. It is similar to
ASCII, but it uses 8 bits instead of 7. [see also ASCII]
echo - [1] A character that is sent back from a BBS instead of
the one that is sent. For example, if you enter your password on
a BBS it will often say `dots will echo', meaning that it will
send a period for every character in your password (it is a
safety feature). [2] When a bulletin board or your terminal
program sends back the characters that you type. If the bulletin
board does not send back the characters, your terminal program
should print them to your screen as you type them.
edit - To change a message that you have created.
editor - The part of the BBS that allows you to enter a message
and edit it.
electronic mail - see E-mail
E-mail - (electronic mail) - Messages that are sent to individual
people. You choose who to send the message to and only that
person receives the message. (Some BBS programs allow you to
send bulk E-mail, which goes to more than one person, but the
concept is still the same.)
emulate - when a communications program imitates a certain brand
of terminal.
encryption - Coding data so that people who are not supposed to
see the data will not.
entry -
EOF - Stands for End Of File. It is the character CTRL-Z, which
marks the end of a text file.
error - When there is line noise and one or more characters are
changed. This is especially noticeable when downloading or up-
loading a program. In this case the error must be detected.
[see also line noise]
error free - When referring to data transmission, error free
refers to data that is transmitted perfectly. This is actually
an impossible situation, but it is possible to have data that is
very, very close to error-free.
ESC - see escape key
escape key -
even parity - When the last bit of every byte transmitted makes
it so that all the bits in that byte add up to be even. For
example, if you have the byte 0111101, the next digit would be 1,
creating 01111011, so that there are 6 ones (an even number).
[see also parity, odd parity, mark parity and space parity]
executive mode - When a user is connected to a bulletin board,
but the SysOp is controlling the bulletin board. The most common
use of an executive mode is when the SysOp validates users with-
out the user having to hang up.
exit - see logoff
external modem - A modem that is located outside of the computer.
It is hooked up to the computer with a cable, most commonly an
RS-232C cable. [see also internal modem]
---F---
FCC - Stands for Federal Communications Commission. This is the
government agency that is responsible for making sure that phone
lines are being used correctly and that radio interference is as
close to nonexistent as possible.
feedback - A message that is sent by a user to the SysOp of a
bulletin board. While it is meant to be a way for the user to
let the SysOp know of any complaints or compliments they may
have, it is more often a convenient way of sending E-mail to the
SysOp.
file - Any data that is stored by a computer in a form that is
accessible by disk. It can normally a program, text, or data for
a program.
filter - When a communications program or a BBS program take out
certain characters or words and don't accept them. For example,
a bulletin board program may filter out CTRL-G's so that the
SysOp does not hear the beeping. Also, some BBS programs have
the ability to take out obscene words from messages.
flag - A piece of information that is either TRUE or FALSE. It
is used in some bulletin board security systems to indicate
whether the user has access to certain parts of the bulletin
board. It is also used by modems for certain indicators such as
DTR.
flow control -
format - Information such as `8N1' that describes the way that
your computer and a bulletin board should be connected. The
first digit is normally 7 or 8, the number of data bits. The
second character is a letter describing the parity (N for None, M
for Mark, S for Space, O for Odd, and E for Even). The last
number is the number of stop bits. 8N1 is most often assumed.
forward - When pertaining to E-mail, it means to send E-mail that
you received to someone else.
framing bits - Bits that are used to separate characters. The
bits themselves are not used for information.
freeware - Computer programs that are copyrighted, but they may
be legally copied if there is no payment involved. They are
almost the same as public domain programs, but public domain
programs are not copyrighted and may be sold for payment. [see
also public domain, shareware, copyright]
full duplex - see duplex
---G---
general file - Any kind of text on a bulletin board that is not
specifically E-mail, a bulletin of any sort or a message. Usual-
ly they are long files for the user's information. Some examples
of general files are: a file containing more information on the
bulletin board program, a newspaper article about a controversial
issue, and an article that explains how to make your own disk
drive.
global scan - When a bulletin board goes through all the messages
on all boards to check for new messages that the user has not yet
read. This is very useful as it prevent you from having to go
through each board to check for new messages.
goodbye -
guest -When a user is just looking at a bulletin board and does
not want to receive an account there. The user usually has the
same privileges as a new user who has not yet been validated.
Quite a few bulletin board programs allow guests. This is a good
feature, since the SysOp does not have to validate users who will
not be calling the board more than once or twice.
---H---
hacker - [1] A programmer who likes to experiment with computers
(this is the type of person who will not read the documentation
to software). [2] A person who attempts to abuse the privileges
of computer BBS's and other services. His activities may range
from getting and exploring an account he is not supposed to have
on a mainframe computer to attempting to crash a bulletin board.
These people are unwanted by most BBS's.
half duplex - Same as simplex. It is a mode which allows only
one computer at a time to transmit information. When one comput-
er is finished, the other then can start to transmit.
hand-shaking - The process of establishing an electronic link
between two computers. Handshaking can let both computers know
the speed they will be using, as well as other information.
handle - see alias
hang - When a bulletin board all of a sudden starts to do noth-
ing. That is, it will not accept calls or let the SysOp type
anything until the computer is turned on again.
hang up - When someone closes a switch which stops a telephone
connection. This either happens when someone puts a telephone
receiver into its cradle or when the person instructs the comput-
er to hang up.
help file - Many BBS systems will include information of how to
run the system in case you are having troubles. Often just
pressing H at the main menu will show you the information, but
with some well-designed (there's a hint of sarcasm there in case
you didn't notice it) systems you have to find the help file
somewhere, sometimes amidst the files to be downloaded.
host - The computer that is being used to send and retrieve
information from other computers. Every BBS is a host, and so
are pay services.
host program - A computer program that allows your computer to
accept incoming calls. If you want to do anything more than
that, such as record information or print it out, you usually
have to do the programming yourself.
hyphen - The character -.
---I---
ID number - The unique number that a computer bulletin board may
assign you. If the BBS uses ID numbers, you need to remember
this number and your password in order to access the bulletin
board. Same as user number, account number.
idle time - When a computer is not being used. This refers to
either a computer running a BBS that is not busy, or a caller
that is not typing anything or receiving anything. Some BBS's
will hang up a user if there is a certain amount of idle time
(such as a minute).
incoming - Information that is being sent to the computer which
is being referred to. Therefore, incoming data it the data that
is being sent to your computer.
information -
information system -
initialize - To set up either hardware or software to work
correctly with your system. Many modems have to be initialized
each time they are used so they `know' what to expect. When your
software initializes your modem, it may tell the modem to expect
2400 baud and no parity, as well as the fact that you do not want
any information to echo on your screen.
internal modem - A modem that is `hidden' inside your computer.
Outside of your computer you will only see the phone cord. An
internal modem can either be on a peripheral card that is placed
inside your computer, or it can be built into your computer.
interrupt - An interrupt, as far as modems and computers are
concerned, is an electronic signal that tells the computer that
something important is happening. Most modems can be set up by
software to send an interrupt every time a character is received
by the computer. When operating at fast speeds, this makes sure
that the computer doesn't miss characters as it is printing them
on the screen or saving them to a disk.
---J---
jack - A small plastic box that your phone cord fits into on your
wall. This box converts the three wires that are inside the
phone cord into 3 separate wires that the phone company uses to
make your phone calls.
jump (to a different board) -
---K---
K - When K is placed after a number, it means 1024 times that
number. If you computer has 128K that means that it has a little
more than 128000 bytes of memory. Often telecommunications
software will tell you that you have a certain amount of free
memory to use as a buffer.
Kermit protocol -
keyboard macro -
kill - when referring to a message on a bulletin board, it means
deleting the message from the board. Usually you can only delete
the messages that you write (unless you are a SysOp).
This is the end of the file. If you have any comments,
suggestions, praise (if you REALLY liked it A LOT, you can always
send a dollar or two) or want to help define the rest of the list
(I have the words already, just no definition), just write to me:
R. Scott Perry
Box 2189
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT 06430
I hope you enjoy and have use for this dictionary.

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