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COMMUNICATION HANDLER [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
  • Software
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A program designed to perform one specific function.

CONT

For example, a handler would be designed to accept input and send output to a specific peripheral device, such as a printer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
  • Logiciels
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Élément d'un logiciel assurant la gestion d'un coupleur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
  • Soporte lógico (Software)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Subprograma o subrutina cuya única función es la de controlar una entrada determinada, un periférico, archivo (fichero) o medio de interrupción.

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