BROKEN ARROW
\bɹˈə͡ʊkən ˈaɹə͡ʊ], \bɹˈəʊkən ˈaɹəʊ], \b_ɹ_ˈəʊ_k_ə_n ˈa_ɹ_əʊ]\
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The error code displayed on line 25 of a IBM3270 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 charactersoverstruck."Broken arrow" is also military jargon for an accidentinvolving nuclear weapons.
By Denis Howe
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