(1) (Digital Signature Standard) A National Security Administration standard for authenticating an electronic message. See RSA and digital signature.
(2) (Digital Satellite System) A direct broadcast satellite (DBS) system from Hughes Electronics Corporation that delivers more than 175 TV channels. DSS receivers and dishes are made by RCA and other manufacturers. USSB and DirecTV provide the content. See DBS.
(2) (Digital Satellite System) A direct broadcast satellite (DBS) system from Hughes Electronics Corporation that delivers more than 175 TV channels. DSS receivers and dishes are made by RCA and other manufacturers. USSB and DirecTV provide the content. See DBS.
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