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Record 1 1994-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

An adhesive or sliding tab covering or uncovering the write-enable notch or window of a diskette to protect its contents against overwriting.

OBS

A tape-like tab is used on 5¼-inch disks, while a sliding tab is used on 3½-inch disks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Étiquette adhésive ou, selon le cas, volet coulissant, destinés à interdire l'écriture sur les disquettes et à en protéger le contenu contre l'effacement par recouvrement.

OBS

On utilise une étiquette adhésive sur les disquettes 5 ¼ pouces, tandis que les disquettes 3 ½ pouces sont munies d'un volet coulissant.

Spanish

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