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softmodem

noun

Etymology

From software + modem.

Definitions

  1. A modem with minimal hardware capabilities, designed to use a host computer's resources…

    A modem with minimal hardware capabilities, designed to use a host computer's resources to perform most of the tasks performed by dedicated hardware in a traditional modem.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for softmodem. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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