In 1949 the term was used to describe a dissatisfaction with modern architecture, and led to the postmodern architecture movement, perhaps also a response to the modernist architectural movement known as the International Style.
The current DUATS service contractors are Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and Data Transformation Corporation (DTC). The service may be accessed by direct dial (using a terminal emulator like HyperTerminal), and the Internet via Telnet or HTTP. Update: The FAA terminated DTC's DUAT contract as of July 15, 2015.
PIC stands for primary interexchange carrier. Your PIC is the carrier you selected to provide your primary long distance service. From your own telephone, you can access the services of your PIC by dialing a one plus the area code and telephone number of the person you wish to call.IC stands for carrier identification code (CIC). A CIC is a unique numeric code that is assigned to carriers or other entities that access a local exchange carriers' (LEC) network. Since 1983, CICs have been unique three-digit codes (XXX).