<networking> A network in which all nodes are connected to a
single wire (the bus). The two endpoints will have a
terminator. Bus networks typically use CSMA/CD techniques
to determine which node transmits data on the wire at any
given time.
Examples are Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5 networks.
See also star network, ring network.
(1999-11-28)
Nearby terms:
business to business « bus master « bus mastering « bus network » Busy Beaver » busy-loop » busy-wait
