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The terms online and offline (also on-line and off-line) have specific meanings with respect to computer technology and telecommunication. In general, "online" indicates a state of connectivity, while "offline" indicates a disconnected state. In common usage, "online" often refers to the Internet or the World Wide Web. The concepts have however been extended from their computing and telecommunication meanings into the area of human interaction and conversation, such that even offline can be used in contrast to the common usage of online (e.g., "I bought those Marcus Fenix figurines offline"). Another usage runs contrary to the expected meaning: 'offline' as "from an online source", e.g. "I bought my textbook from Amazon" = "I got it offline". Standard definitionsIn computer technology and telecommunication, online and offline are defined by Federal Standard 1037C. They are states or conditions of a "device or equipment" or of a "functional unit". To be considered online, one of the following must apply to a device:
In contrast, a device that is offline meets none of these criteria (e.g., its main power source is disconnected or turned off, or it is off-power). From Wikipedia under the
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Q. I'm looking for a new comforter and I am picky. I've been looking in department stores and online but I haven't had much luck. I'm hoping you guys know some great websites that I might not have visited yet. I'm looking for a contemporary style comforter to be the focus in my room and I plan to decorate my room off of the colors and design found in my comforter. Thanks. Asked by prettymsapril - Tue Jul 14 18:12:44 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. The US mydeco has loads! Answered by unknown - Thu Jul 16 11:20:31 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Online"
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