G. 1. ["G: A Functional Language with Generic Abstract Data Types", P.A.G. Bailes, Computer Langs 12(2):69-94 (1987)]. 2. A language developed at {Oregon State University} in 1988 which combines {functional programming}, {object-oriented programming}, relational, {imperative} and {logic programming} (you name it we got it). ["The Multiparadigm Language G", J. Placer, Computer Langs 16:235-258(1991)]. 3. The abbreviated form of {giga-}. [{Jargon File}] (1996-08-12) G2. A {real-time} {expert system} from {Gensym Corporation}. G3. 1. {Group 3} fax. 2. {PowerPC G3}. (1998-09-10) G4. {Group 4} GA. {genetic algorithm} ga. The {country code} for Gabon. (1999-01-27) Gabriel. A graphical {DSP} language for {simulation} and real systems. ["A Design Tool for Hardware and Software for Multiprocessor DSP Systems," E.A. Lee, E. Goei, J. Bier & S. Bhattacharya, DSP Systems, Proc ISCAS-89, 1989]. [{Jargon File}] (1994-12-23) gabriel. /gay'bree-*l/ (After {Richard Gabriel}) An unnecessary (in the opinion of the opponent) stalling tactic, e.g. tying one's shoelaces or combing one's hair repeatedly, asking the time, etc. Also used to refer to the perpetrator of such tactics. Also, "pulling a Gabriel", "Gabriel mode". [{Jargon File}] (1999-10-12) Gabriel, Richard. {Richard Gabriel} GADS. Picture retrieval language. "Integrated Geographical Databases: The GADS Experience", P.E. Mantey et al, in Database Techniques for Pictorial Applications, A. Blaser ed, pp.193-198.
