demo mode
 n.

    1. [Sun] The state of being heads down in order to finish code in time
    for a demo, usually due yesterday.

    2. A mode in which video games sit by themselves running through a portion
    of the game, also known as attract mode. Some serious apps have a demo
    mode they use as a screen saver, or may go through a demo mode on startup
    (for example, the Microsoft Windows opening screen ? which lets you impress
    your neighbors without actually having to put up with Microsloth Windows
    ).

demo mode

   (Sun) 1. The state of being heads down in order to finish
   code in time for a demo, usually due yesterday.

   2.  (Or "attract mode") A mode in which video games sit
   by themselves running through a portion of the game.  Some
   serious apps have a demo mode they use as a screen saver, or
   may go through a demo mode on startup (for example, the
   Microsoft Windows opening screen - which lets you impress
   your neighbors without actually having to put up with
   Microsloth Windows).

   [Jargon File]

   (1995-02-22)