demo mode
(Sun) 1. The state of being heads down in order to finish code in time for a
demo, usually due yesterday.
2. <games> (Or "attract mode") A mode in which video games sit by
themselves running through a portion of the game. Some serious apps have a demo
mode they use as a screen saver, or may go through a demo mode on startup (for
example, the Microsoft Windows opening screen - which lets you impress your
neighbors without actually having to put up with Microsloth Windows).
[Jargon File]
(1995-02-22)
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