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satellite computer [1 record]

Record 1 2006-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Computers and Calculators
DEF

An additional computer, usually smaller, that supports a larger computer system.

CONT

An economy of processing can be effected if the satellite computer handles lower-level functions such as remote terminal co-ordination, data validity checking, code conversion, and input/output functions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
DEF

Ordinateur qui fait partie d'un système informatique, mais qui a généralement moins de possibilités que l'unité centrale.

OBS

Il est éloigné du système principal et assure des fonctions annexes telles que les entrées ou les impressions de travaux à distance.

Spanish

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

Computadora (ordenador) conectada remota o localmente a una computadora central y que ejecuta ya sea en forma autónoma, tareas definidas para servir redes locales, o subordinada a la computadora central para llevar a cabo ciertas tareas como, por ejemplo, la compilación, edición y funciones de control de entrada/salida.

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