From: cfc@shell01.TheWorld.com   
      
   > I guess I'll just have to call those   
   > with outward input transitions "waiting" states.   
      
   How about "expecting", "pending", or "inconclusive" states?  As in,   
   the state is expecting more input, there should be input pending, or   
   you haven't reached a conclusive input (that causes you to generate a   
   response).   
      
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