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Microcom, the Glossary

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Microcom, Inc., was a major modem vendor during the 1980s, although never as popular as the "big three", Hayes, U.S. Robotics (USR) and Telebit.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 24 relations: AT&T, Bell 212A, Carbon Copy (software), Compaq, Conexant, Data compression, Data General, Error detection and correction, Fax, File Transfer Protocol, Hayes Microcomputer Products, InfoWorld, International Organization for Standardization, LANlord, List of ITU-T V-series recommendations, Microcom Networking Protocol, Microcontroller, Modem, Norwood, Massachusetts, PC Card, Telebit, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, USRobotics.

  2. 1980 establishments in Massachusetts
  3. 1997 disestablishments in Massachusetts
  4. Compaq acquisitions
  5. Computer companies disestablished in 1997
  6. Computer companies established in 1980
  7. Defunct computer companies based in Massachusetts
  8. Technology companies disestablished in 1997
  9. Technology companies established in 1980

AT&T

AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications holding company headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas.

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Bell 212A

The Bell 212A modulation scheme defined a standard method of transmitting full-duplex asynchronous serial data at 1200 bits per second (bit/s) over analogue transmission lines.

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Carbon Copy (software)

Carbon Copy was "a remote control/communications program" with for-its-day advanced features for remote screen sharing, background file transfer, and "movable chat windows".

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Compaq

Compaq Computer Corporation (sometimes abbreviated to CQ prior to the 2007 rebranding) was an American information technology company founded in 1982 that developed, sold, and supported computers and related products and services. Microcom and compaq are Defunct computer companies of the United States and Defunct computer hardware companies.

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Conexant

Conexant Systems, Inc. was an American-based software developer and fabless semiconductor company that developed technology for voice and audio processing, imaging and modems. Microcom and Conexant are Defunct computer companies of the United States and Defunct computer hardware companies.

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Data compression

In information theory, data compression, source coding, or bit-rate reduction is the process of encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation.

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Data General

Data General Corporation was one of the first minicomputer firms of the late 1960s. Microcom and Data General are Defunct computer companies based in Massachusetts, Defunct computer companies of the United States and Defunct computer hardware companies.

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Error detection and correction

In information theory and coding theory with applications in computer science and telecommunication, error detection and correction (EDAC) or error control are techniques that enable reliable delivery of digital data over unreliable communication channels.

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Fax

Fax (short for facsimile), sometimes called telecopying or telefax (short for telefacsimile), is the telephonic transmission of scanned printed material (both text and images), normally to a telephone number connected to a printer or other output device.

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File Transfer Protocol

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard communication protocol used for the transfer of computer files from a server to a client on a computer network.

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Hayes Microcomputer Products

Hayes Microcomputer Products was a US-based manufacturer of modems. Microcom and Hayes Microcomputer Products are Defunct computer companies of the United States, Defunct computer hardware companies, modems and telecommunications equipment vendors.

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InfoWorld

InfoWorld (IW) is an American information technology media business.

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International Organization for Standardization

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental, international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.

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LANlord

LANlord was a DOS, Windows, and OS/2 workstation management system originally developed by Client Server Technologies Group, which got seed funding from Microcom who ultimately later sold the LANlord group in February 1994 to Central Point Software (acquired by Symantec Corporation in 1994).

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List of ITU-T V-series recommendations

The ITU-T V-Series Recommendations on Data communication over the telephone network specify the protocols that govern approved modem communication standards and interfaces. Microcom and List of ITU-T V-series recommendations are modems.

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Microcom Networking Protocol

The Microcom Networking Protocols, almost always shortened to MNP, is a family of error-correcting protocols commonly used on early high-speed (2400 bit/s and higher) modems. Microcom and Microcom Networking Protocol are modems.

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Microcontroller

A microcontroller (MC, UC, or μC) or microcontroller unit (MCU) is a small computer on a single integrated circuit.

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Modem

A modulator-demodulator or most commonly referred to as modem is a computer hardware device that converts data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium such as telephone or radio. Microcom and modem are modems.

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Norwood, Massachusetts

Norwood is a town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.

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PC Card

PC Card is a parallel peripheral interface for laptop computers and PDAs.

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Telebit

Telebit Corporation was a US-based modem manufacturer, known for their TrailBlazer series of high-speed modems. Microcom and Telebit are Defunct computer companies of the United States, Defunct computer hardware companies, modems and telecommunications equipment vendors.

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The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe, also known locally as the Globe, is an American daily newspaper founded and based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The New York Times

The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper based in New York City.

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USRobotics

U.S. Robotics Corporation, often called USR, is a company that produces USRobotics computer modems and related products. Microcom and USRobotics are telecommunications equipment vendors.

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See also

1980 establishments in Massachusetts

1997 disestablishments in Massachusetts

Compaq acquisitions

Computer companies disestablished in 1997

Computer companies established in 1980

Defunct computer companies based in Massachusetts

Technology companies disestablished in 1997

Technology companies established in 1980

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcom

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