Fall back and forward
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fall back is a feature of a modem protocol in data communication whereby two communicating modems which experience data corruption (due to line noise, for example) can renegotiate with each other to use a lower-speed connection. Fall forward is a corresponding feature whereby two modems which have "fallen back" to a lower speed can later return to the higher speed if the connection improves.
Fall back is also a military term and command meaning to retreat and temporarily cease combat.
It is also a nickname for when Daylight Saving Time ends each year, referring to how clocks are set back one hour in the fall, hence 'fall back'.
Article based on fall back and fall forward at FOLDOC, used with permission.
