2 definitions found
From Jargon File (4.2.3, 23 NOV 2000) [jargon]:
control-S vi "Stop talking for a second." From the ASCII DC3
or XOFF character (the pronunciation /X-of/ is therefore also used).
Control-S differs from {control-O} in that the person is asked to stop
talking (perhaps because you are on the phone) but will be allowed to
continue when you're ready to listen to him -- as opposed to control-O,
which has more of the meaning of "Shut up." Considered silly.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]:
control-S
(Or XOFF, DC3, {Device Control} 3) The character
with {ASCII} code 19, used in {software handshaking} to
temporarily suspend output until a {control-Q} is received.
[{Jargon File}]
(1996-06-28)
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