In data communications, a character transmitted to keep the line synchronized when there is no data being sent. See idle interrupt and System Idle Process. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
An interrupt generated when a device changes from an operational state to an idle state. See idle character and System Idle Process. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction ...
It is not at all unusual for systems administrators to get a little antsy when users’ login sessions sit idle for hours or days. Not only can login session consume resources, tie up software licenses ...