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personal computer [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
DEF

A microcomputer primarily intended for stand-alone use by an individual.

DEF

A general-purpose single-user microcomputer designed to be operated by one person at a time.

CONT

... microcomputers, including personal computers, which are computers affordable by a person of average means.

CONT

Personal computers are designed primarily for stand-alone operation but may be connected to mainframes or networks.

OBS

personal computer; PC: term and abbreviation standardized by CSA and ISO/IEC.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
DEF

Micro-ordinateur essentiellement conçu pour une utilisation indépendante par un individu.

OBS

ordinateur individuel; ordinateur personnel : termes normalisés par l'ISO/CEI et la CSA.

PHR

Mutualiser la capacité de calculs des ordinateurs individuels.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Computadoras y calculadoras
DEF

Ordenador de tamaño reducido dedicado a uso individual, orientado hacia trabajos autónomos.

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Record 2 - external organization data 2006-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
01.03.20 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

microcomputer primarily intended for stand-alone use by an individual

OBS

personal computer; PC: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
01.03.20 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

micro-ordinateur essentiellement conçu pour une utilisation indépendante par un individu

OBS

ordinateur individuel : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993].

Spanish

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