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Record 1 2024-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
DEF

The capability of a program to be executed on various types of data processing systems without converting the program to a different language and with little or no modification.

CONT

Portable software proves its worth when computers are replaced or when the same software is run on many different computers, whether widely dispersed or at a single site.

OBS

portability; portability of a program: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission].

OBS

portability: term standardized by CSA International.

Key term(s)
  • portability of a programme
  • program portability
  • programme portability

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
DEF

Aptitude d'un programme à être exécuté sur des systèmes informatiques différents sans conversion dans un autre langage et avec peu ou pas de modifications préalables.

CONT

Il s'agit de tenir compte de la polyvalence potentielle du logiciel, c'est-à-dire de voir s'il offre la plus grande transférabilité possible des fichiers créés afin de permettre une meilleure intégration technique et pédagogique dans d'autres logiciels.

OBS

portabilité; portabilité d'un programme : termes normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale].

OBS

portabilité : terme normalisé par la CSA International.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Soporte lógico (Software)
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