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ABEND Last modified: Wednesday, June 20, 2001

(1) Acronym for abnormal end of task. It refers to software crashes or lossage. Derives from an error message on the IBM 360. (2) Acronym for Absent By Enforced Net Deprivation. Sent in e-mail subject lines warning friends and others of forced loss of Internet access (due to moving, network outages, or illness).