(1) (Optical in Optical processing Optical out) Refers to network devices that maintain the photonic transmission signal without converting back to electrical signals. Contrast with OEO. See optical switch.
(2) (OOo) See OpenOffice.org.
(2) (OOo) See OpenOffice.org.
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