1. A software source tree packaGEd for distribution but see kit. 2. A vague term encompassing mailing lists and Usenetnewsgroups (but not BBSfora) any topic-oriented messaGE channel with multiple recipients. 3. An information-space domain (usually loosely correlated with GEography) to which propagation of a Usenet messaGE is restricted a much-underused feature. [Jargon File]