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Isn't broken arrow a term used to refer to a nuclear missile mistakenly launched, or something similar to that?

1,362 posted on 06/02/2004 12:02:36 PM PDT by appalachian_dweller (The RIGHT of THE PEOPLE to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.)

Give this some thought...

BROKEN ARROW: Dictionary Entry and Meaning
Computing Dictionary

Definition: The error code displayed on line 25 of a IBM 3270 terminal (or a terminal emulator emulating a 3270) for various kinds of protocol violations and "unexpected" error conditions (including connection to a down computer). On a PC, simulated with "->/_", with the two centre characters overstruck.

"Broken arrow" is also military jargon for an accident involving nuclear weapons.

[Jargon File]

See Also: communications

1,382 posted on 06/02/2004 12:37:03 PM PDT by DAVEY CROCKETT (There is no such thing as coincidence, GOD is in control.)