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sig file- short for signature file. A small file, attached to every email of a particular sender that consists of a special group of characters, words, symbols, etc. that acts as the users signature.
sig quote- similar to a signature file except the attachment is a quote or saying attached to outgoing email. see sig file.
signal-to-noise ratio- the quantity of useful information found in an online forum as opposed to senseless blathering, off-topic nonsense, and commercial posting. One might say that, “the signal-to-noise ratio on this board is high.”
signature file- see sig file.
SIM- (Subscriber Identity Module) is a smartcard securely storing the key identifying a mobile subscriber. SIMs are most widely used in GSM systems. The card also contains storage space for text messages and a phone book.
single-density disk- a low density floppy disk.
single-sided disk- a floppy disk that is able to store data on only one side.
site- short for Website.
size- see scale.
sleep mode- a computer setting where, usually after a pre-set idle period, the computer shuts down unnecessary operations such as the display monitor and disk drive. The sleep mode is designed to preserve energy.
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A few words from Tech Support:
"If you're an intern, feel free to bring in all your friends from college and have your Daddy complain to our boss when we won't let them use the scanner. We had no friends when we were in college; that's why we're such a bunch of tight-assed little twerps."
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