Glossary?

gia · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:02

Hi:

Is there a glossary somewhere on this site where I can find out what a frequently used term or acronym means? For example, I seem to be the only person here who doesn't know what a SIM card is.

Thanks!

Sama · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:05

no there isn't, but it's probably a good idea.

a SIM card is a removeable "chip" so to speak that is used in some phones to store cell phone numbers. not all cell phones contain SIM cards.

aadil · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:15

I guess the OP wants to know what S . I . M stands for and not the meaning of the word SIM card.

Cheers,
Aadil.

the opoponax · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:23

SIM stands for "subscriber identity module", by the way.

And it stores a lot more than just phone numbers - it's basically a little hard drive for your phone that stores ALL the relevant info, and which can easily be removed and put into a new phone.

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:26

SIM - Subscriber Identity Module

It is used to recognize a subscriber of a network. widely it is used in GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) networks across the globe.

The handset or mobile phone is just an equipment and most of the mobile phones identify network using a SIM card.

jyotirmoy · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:28

Shashank you are right

A competing technology is CDMA, Gsm uses different frequencies for subscribers, CDMA uses a commomn frequency with a coding for each subscriber. The merits and de-merites are debatable. By virtue of the technology data transmision may be better with CDMA

gia · Dec 11th, 2007, 22:16

Thanks for explaining that.

capt_mahajan · Dec 11th, 2007, 22:48

Unfortunately, the acronyms are Indian and not indiamike-an, so dunno if a glossary would work.

Still, SIM is better than

Quote:

“INSAT-4CR in orbit, DTH to get a boost. GSLV-FO2 failure in ’06 weighed heavily on ISRO team.”

From "India's Endemic Acronyms"
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayA...sfeatures&col=

Mickey S · Dec 11th, 2007, 22:59

And then there's the post I just read about wanting "acco in ECR"...

capt_mahajan · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:00

umm accomodation in the East Coast Road (area) in Chennai.

Sama · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:04

maybe we should start a "translation" forum into which a post can be moved for translation by members....

i'm kidding.

capt_mahajan · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:05

Hmm, at least a thread?

the opoponax · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:07

SIM is used everywhere SIM cards are predominant, not just India I think. I know I've been hearing the term for years here in the states, way before I ever thought I'd be traveling to India. And I've not even bothered to read up on the cell phone threads here at IM, because I'm not bringing mine and not in need of one.

brownboy66 · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

Still, SIM is better than

Quote:
“INSAT-4CR in orbit, DTH to get a boost. GSLV-FO2 failure in ’06 weighed heavily on ISRO team.”

hmmmm....sometimes it seems like acronyms for the sake of it. GSLV ( presumably Geo Synchronous Lift Vehicle) = "rocket". Why not just say the rocket blew up....?

machadinha · Dec 11th, 2007, 23:30

I've been scouring around for a bit; Wikipedia used to have a very good list of Web acronyms/abbreviations, but I can't find it back. Some googling should help, also for telephone stuff, whcih I likewise can't find there.

This is fun: http://www.lingo2word.com/

Dec 11th, 2007, 21:02	#1
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	Glossary? Hi: Is there a glossary somewhere on this site where I can find out what a frequently used term or acronym means? For example, I seem to be the only person here who doesn't know what a SIM card is. Thanks!

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Sama aka Chakra Khan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 4,983	no there isn't, but it's probably a good idea. a SIM card is a removeable "chip" so to speak that is used in some phones to store cell phone numbers. not all cell phones contain SIM cards. __________________ My India, 2005-2008 "a clear conscience is the sign of a bad memory"

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aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 1,794	I guess the OP wants to know what S . I . M stands for and not the meaning of the word SIM card. Cheers, Aadil. __________________ Climb high; climb far; Your goal, the sky, Your aim, the stars!!!

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,572	SIM - Subscriber Identity Module It is used to recognize a subscriber of a network. widely it is used in GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) networks across the globe. The handset or mobile phone is just an equipment and most of the mobile phones identify network using a SIM card. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Dec 11th, 2007, 23:30	#15
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,142	I've been scouring around for a bit; Wikipedia used to have a very good list of Web acronyms/abbreviations, but I can't find it back. Some googling should help, also for telephone stuff, whcih I likewise can't find there. This is fun: http://www.lingo2word.com/ __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Dec 11th, 2007, 21:23	#4
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	SIM stands for "subscriber identity module", by the way. And it stores a lot more than just phone numbers - it's basically a little hard drive for your phone that stores ALL the relevant info, and which can easily be removed and put into a new phone.

Dec 11th, 2007, 21:28	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 3,946	Shashank you are right A competing technology is CDMA, Gsm uses different frequencies for subscribers, CDMA uses a commomn frequency with a coding for each subscriber. The merits and de-merites are debatable. By virtue of the technology data transmision may be better with CDMA

Dec 11th, 2007, 22:16	#7
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	Thanks for explaining that.

Dec 11th, 2007, 22:59	#9
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 840	And then there's the post I just read about wanting "acco in ECR"...

Dec 11th, 2007, 23:00	#10
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 8,718	umm accomodation in the East Coast Road (area) in Chennai.

Dec 11th, 2007, 23:04	#11
Sama aka Chakra Khan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 4,983	maybe we should start a "translation" forum into which a post can be moved for translation by members.... i'm kidding.

Dec 11th, 2007, 23:05	#12
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 8,718	Hmm, at least a thread?

Dec 11th, 2007, 23:07	#13
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	SIM is used everywhere SIM cards are predominant, not just India I think. I know I've been hearing the term for years here in the states, way before I ever thought I'd be traveling to India. And I've not even bothered to read up on the cell phone threads here at IM, because I'm not bringing mine and not in need of one.

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