TERMIUM Plus®

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Record 1 1996-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A program that connects to the Net, downloads your e-mail, and then disconnects, allowing you to read, reply to, and send mail without being charged for connect time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Programme qui permet de travailler sur votre courrier hors connexion, donc plus facilement et à moindre coût. On télécharge le paquet de messages reçus sous format compressé (QWK). Puis, l'utilisateur peut décompresser, lire et éditer ses messages.

Spanish

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