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DIGITAL OBSOLESCENCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Life Cycle (Informatics)
DEF

[A] situation where a digital resource is no longer readable because of its archaic format.

CONT

Digital obsolescence can happen because of hardware and software reasons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Cycle de vie (Informatique)
DEF

[Situation] dans laquelle une ressource numérique n'est plus lisible, car le support physique, le lecteur requis pour lire le support, le matériel ou le logiciel qui y est exécuté ne sont plus disponibles.

CONT

Encourager la recherche et l'innovation cherchant à résoudre les questions d'obsolescence numérique, et notamment les moyens de préserver et transférer les connaissances sur les anciens systèmes à travers les générations.

Spanish

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