banner
n. 1. The title page added to printouts by most print
spoolers (see
spool). Typically includes user or account ID
information in very large character-graphics capitals. Also called
a `burst page', because it indicates where to burst (tear apart)
fanfold paper to separate one user's printout from the next. 2. A
similar printout generated (typically on multiple pages of fan-fold
paper) from user-specified text, e.g., by a program such as UNIX's
`banner(
1,6)'. 3. On interactive software, a first screen
containing a logo and/or author credits and/or a copyright notice.
