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In Telecommunication s and Computer Networking , the term direct connect has the following meanings:

A form of IP protocol that AOL Instant Messenger uses to directly connect to users.

Direct Connect File-sharing Application and protocol

In Computer systems, a permanent Communications Data Link that connects directly to a Mainframe computer through a terminal Controller , usually at Binary Synchronous (bi-sync) Transmission rates.

In computer systems, a temporary Connection between a Microcomputer , ''i.e.,'' a desktop workstation, and a Host Bulletin Board System or Server .

A walkie-talkie like phone service provided by certain mobile phone companies such as Sprint-Nextel and Cingular Wireless .

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''Partly derived from Federal Standard 1037C ''