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rts |
6 definitions found From Jargon File (4.2.3, 23 NOV 2000) [jargon]: RTS /R-T-S/ imp. Abbreviation for `Read The Screen'. Mainly used by hackers in the microcomputer world. Refers to what one would like to tell the {suit} one is forced to explain an extremely simple application to Particularly appropriate when the suit failed to notice the `Press any key to continue' prompt, and wishes to know `why won't it do anything'. Also seen as `RTFS' in especially deserving cases. From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]: RTS 1.{run-time system}. 2. {return from subroutine}. (1999-07-26) From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: RTS Real Time System From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: RTS Request To Send (MODEM, RS-232) From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: RTS Reliable Transfer Service (OSI) From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: RTS Residual Time Stamp
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