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 ).
