VDict - Definition of priority interrupt

Computing (FOLDOC) dictionary

priority interrupt

[hardware] Describes any stimulus compelling enough to yank

one right out of hack mode. Classically used to describe

being dragged away by an SO for immediate sex, but may also

refer to more mundane interruptions such as a fire alarm going

off in the near vicinity. Also called an NMI (non-maskable

interrupt), especially in PC-land.

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