A menu-based information searching tool that allows users to access various types of databases, such as FTP archives and white pages databases.
Note 1: Gopher is most often used as an Internet browser.
Note 2: Gopher software uses the client-server model.

That part of the cyberspace to which the user has access by means of gopher software. [2382-pt.35]
Note: The use of gopher software has declined rapidly in recent years as the use of Web software has increased.

Abbreviation for grade of service.

Acronym for Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile. A definition of Federal Government functional requirements for open systems computer network products, including a common set of Open System Interconnection (OSI) data communication protocols that enables systems developed by different vendors to interoperate and enable the users of different applications on these systems to exchange information.
Note 1: The OSI protocols were… (Read More →)

Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) is a federal government telecommunications service that currently provides National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) users with priority voice and voiceband data communications during periods of emergency or crisis. GETS uses existing features and services of the Public Switched Network (PSN) with NS/EP augmentations and enhancements. Access is authorized to GETS using a calling card… (Read More →)

See GOSIP.

Abbreviation for general purpose interface. An equipment-interface device (usually computer equipment) with some number of digital lines, usually a multiple of eight, which may be used for input, output, or both, depending on the function.
Note: The digital lines may be individually controlled, although nothing precludes using them in combination.

Gigabit Passive Optical Network

General Packet Radio Service

Global Positioning System