M/G/1 model

[*Silvia*]

I am studying the M/G/1 model for retrial queues.
I know that "1" in M/G/1 means that there is a single server.
Does anyone can tell me what "M" and "G" exactly stand for?
Thanks in advance,
Silvia


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