[1] : Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001)

120 reset /wuhn-twen'tee ree'set/ n. from 120 volts, u.s. wall
   voltage to cycle power on a machine in order to reset or unjam it.
   compare big red switch, power cycle.


see also:
big red switch power cycle 

[2] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

120 reset
     
         /wuhn-twen'tee ree'set/ after 120 volts, us mains
        voltage to cycle power on a computer in order to reset or
        unjam it.
     
        compare big red switch, power cycle.
     
        jargon file
     
        1994-11-23
     
     
see also:
big red switch power cycle jargon file 

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