RTS /R.T.S/, imp. Abbreviation for `Read The Screen'. Mainly used by hackers in the microcomputer world. Refers to what one would like to tell the {suit} one is forced to explain an extremely simple application to. Particularly appropriate when the suit failed to notice the `Press any key to continue' prompt, and wishes to know `why won't it do anything'. Also seen as `RTFS' in especially deserving cases.
RTS 1. <operating system> {run-time system}. 2. <programming> {return from subroutine}. (1999-07-26)
RTS Reliable Transfer Service (OSI)
RTS Request To Send (MODEM, RS-232)