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FICHERO PROGRAMAS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Office Automation
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electronic diary
1, record 1, English, electronic%20diary
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- personal organizer 1, record 1, English, personal%20organizer
correct
- organizer 2, record 1, English, organizer
correct
- electronic organizer 3, record 1, English, electronic%20organizer
correct
- personal electronic organizer 4, record 1, English, personal%20electronic%20organizer
correct
- electronic memo pad 5, record 1, English, electronic%20memo%20pad
correct
- electronic datebook 6, record 1, English, electronic%20datebook
correct
- electronic pocket planner 7, record 1, English, electronic%20pocket%20planner
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic device in which information is stored, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of meetings, used by people to help them organize their time. 8, record 1, English, - electronic%20diary
Record 1, Key term(s)
- organiser
- personal organiser
- personal electronic organiser
- electronic organiser
- electronic date book
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bureautique
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agenda électronique
1, record 1, French, agenda%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agenda électronique de poche 2, record 1, French, agenda%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20poche
correct, masculine noun
- organiseur personnel 3, record 1, French, organiseur%20personnel
correct, masculine noun
- organiseur 4, record 1, French, organiseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordinateur de poche utilisé pour la gestion des données personnelles telles que rendez-vous, adresses, etc. 5, record 1, French, - agenda%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agenda électronique : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 10 octobre 1998. 6, record 1, French, - agenda%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ofimática
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- agenda electrónica
1, record 1, Spanish, agenda%20electr%C3%B3nica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de programas, generalmente para microordenadores, que permiten actualizar, visualizar y mantener un fichero que contiene la lista de actividades y compromisos de una o varias personas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - agenda%20electr%C3%B3nica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Computer Graphics Metafile
1, record 2, English, Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CGM 1, record 2, English, CGM
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A standardized file format, called a metafile, suitable for the storage and transfer of descriptive data for creating a display image. 2, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CGM files can contain both vector graphics information (e.g., polygons, circles, ellipses, NURBS) and raster graphics information (e.g., tile array). 3, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NOTE - ISO/IEC 8632-1 is the International Standard for Computer Graphics Metafile. 2, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - Computer%20Graphics%20Metafile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- métafichier infographique CGM
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CGM 1, record 2, French, CGM
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécification normalisée d'un format de fichier, appelé métafichier, adapté au stockage et au transfert de données descriptives permettant de créer des images. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NOTE - La Norme internationale ISO/CEI 8632-1 définit le métafichier infographique CGM. 1, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tafichier%20infographique%20CGM
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- metaarchivo de gráficos de computadora
1, record 2, Spanish, metaarchivo%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20computadora
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- metafichero de gráficos de ordenador 1, record 2, Spanish, metafichero%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20ordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formato estándar para la transmisión de las imágenes. 2, record 2, Spanish, - metaarchivo%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20computadora
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se usa ampliamente como el formato del archivo(fichero) para los programas de dibujos en las computadoras(ordenadores) personales y es una forma aceptable de entrada de gráficos en los sistemas de publicaciones electrónicas de escritorio. 2, record 2, Spanish, - metaarchivo%20de%20gr%C3%A1ficos%20de%20computadora
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- read protect
1, record 3, English, read%20protect
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- read-protect 2, record 3, English, read%2Dprotect
correct, verb
- readprotect 3, record 3, English, readprotect
verb
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you don't want others reading your files, you need to read protect your files or directories. 1, record 3, English, - read%20protect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- protéger en lecture
1, record 3, French, prot%C3%A9ger%20en%20lecture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- protéger contre la lecture 2, record 3, French, prot%C3%A9ger%20contre%20la%20lecture
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le logiciel Iomega comprend une fonction de protection en lecture et en écriture grâce à laquelle vous pouvez : [...] protéger en lecture un disque afin que celui-ci ne soit ni lu ni écrit par un utilisateur ne disposant pas du mot de passe. 1, record 3, French, - prot%C3%A9ger%20en%20lecture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de IT
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- proteger contra lectura
1, record 3, Spanish, proteger%20contra%20lectura
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Restringir] la lectura del contenido de un conjunto de datos, archivo(fichero) o área de almacenamiento por usuarios o programas no autorizados para ello. 2, record 3, Spanish, - proteger%20contra%20lectura
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- file open
1, record 4, English, file%20open
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The procedure taken at the beginning of processing which involves identifying the file, satisfying controls, and making the file accessible to the CPU. 2, record 4, English, - file%20open
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ouverture de fichier
1, record 4, French, ouverture%20de%20fichier
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- apertura de archivo
1, record 4, Spanish, apertura%20de%20archivo
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- apertura de fichero 2, record 4, Spanish, apertura%20de%20fichero
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento ejecutado por la programática o grupo de programas proporcionado por el fabricante, que consiste, en esencia, en identificar el archivo(fichero) y verificar la etiqueta o rótulo de encabezamiento, comparándolos con los detalles dados por el programa del usuario, para verificar cómo se puede utilizar el archivo, de acuerdo con el propósito del programa. 2, record 4, Spanish, - apertura%20de%20archivo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- system file
1, record 5, English, system%20file
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- computer file 2, record 5, English, computer%20file
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a file used by the operating system, for example, the hardcopy file, recorder file, page data set. 3, record 5, English, - system%20file
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This task includes the specification of modifications to the system processing flow, system files and major source documents in order to provide the report information previously specified. 4, record 5, English, - system%20file
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fichier système
1, record 5, French, fichier%20syst%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fichier informatique 2, record 5, French, fichier%20informatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- archivo de sistema
1, record 5, Spanish, archivo%20de%20sistema
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- fichero de sistema 1, record 5, Spanish, fichero%20de%20sistema
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] archivo(fichero) de datos que contiene la información que necesita el sistema operativo-que se distingue de los programas o archivos de datos usados por los programas de aplicaciones. 2, record 5, Spanish, - archivo%20de%20sistema
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Artificial Intelligence
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- intelligent terminal
1, record 6, English, intelligent%20terminal
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- programmable terminal 2, record 6, English, programmable%20terminal
correct, standardized
- PT 3, record 6, English, PT
correct
- PT 3, record 6, English, PT
- smart terminal 4, record 6, English, smart%20terminal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A terminal that is capable of processing information; and that is able to operate in a stand-alone mode to perform routine jobs, such as handling the log-in procedure, detecting and correcting simple errors, keeping statistics ... 3, record 6, English, - intelligent%20terminal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Many intelligent terminals] store and retrieve information on their own tapes, disks, and printers. An intelligent terminal can be adapted to communicate with various host computers simply by changing the protocol programmed into it. 5, record 6, English, - intelligent%20terminal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intelligent terminal; programmable terminal: terms standardized by CSA and ISO/IEC. 6, record 6, English, - intelligent%20terminal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Compare with "dumb terminal". 3, record 6, English, - intelligent%20terminal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- terminal intelligent
1, record 6, French, terminal%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- terminal programmable 2, record 6, French, terminal%20programmable
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal d'utilisateur disposant de certaines capacités de traitement de données et possédant en plus un microprocesseur et de la mémoire, voire un lecteur de disquettes et un disque dur. Il s'agit en fait souvent d'un micro-ordinateur. 3, record 6, French, - terminal%20intelligent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terminal intelligent; terminal programmable : termes normalisés par la CSA et l'ISO/CEI. 4, record 6, French, - terminal%20intelligent
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- terminal inteligente
1, record 6, Spanish, terminal%20inteligente
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- terminal programable 1, record 6, Spanish, terminal%20programable
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal equipado de una pequeña computadora (ordenador) que puede ejecutar y almacenar programas. 2, record 6, Spanish, - terminal%20inteligente
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se usan varios programas para respaldar el empleo del terminal para el ingreso de datos, procesamiento distribuido, mantenimiento del archivo(fichero) local, etc. 2, record 6, Spanish, - terminal%20inteligente
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La diferencia entre un terminal inteligente y un terminal programable no ha sido definida con precisión y, por lo tanto, a veces ambos términos se utilizan de forma intercambiable. 2, record 6, Spanish, - terminal%20inteligente
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- program file
1, record 7, English, program%20file
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- programme file 2, record 7, English, programme%20file
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fichier de programmes
1, record 7, French, fichier%20de%20programmes
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- archivo de programa
1, record 7, Spanish, archivo%20de%20programa
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- fichero de programa 1, record 7, Spanish, fichero%20de%20programa
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sistema que es flexible, fácil de actualizar y empleado para el mantenimiento de toda la biblioteca de programática. 2, record 7, Spanish, - archivo%20de%20programa
Record 7, Key term(s)
- archivo de programas
- fichero de programas
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- squeezed file
1, record 8, English, squeezed%20file
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SQ 1, record 8, English, SQ
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Normal data or program files that have been organized more efficiently using squeeze and unsqueeze (USQ) utilities to save space and reduce transfer time. 1, record 8, English, - squeezed%20file
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fichier condensé
1, record 8, French, fichier%20condens%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- archivo condensado
1, record 8, Spanish, archivo%20condensado
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- fichero condensado 1, record 8, Spanish, fichero%20condensado
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Archivo(fichero) normal, ya sea de datos o programas, que se ha organizado en forma más eficiente utilizando los servicios de condensar, compactar(squeeze(SQ)) y ampliar, expandir(unsqueeze(USQ)), reduciéndose de esta forma el tiempo de transferencia. 2, record 8, Spanish, - archivo%20condensado
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-02-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Programming Languages
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- source file 1, record 9, English, source%20file
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On compiler systems, the program is written in high level language. The source file is read by the compiler to create an object file in machine language. 1, record 9, English, - source%20file
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Langages de programmation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- document d'origine
1, record 9, French, document%20d%27origine
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Lenguaje de programación
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- archivo fuente
1, record 9, Spanish, archivo%20fuente
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- fichero fuente 1, record 9, Spanish, fichero%20fuente
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Archivo(fichero) que contiene instrucciones fuente para ciertos elementos como, por ejemplo, programas de lenguaje de alto nivel y especificaciones de descripción de datos. 2, record 9, Spanish, - archivo%20fuente
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