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GOPHER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-04-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Gopher
1, record 1, English, Gopher
correct, trademark
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gopher 2, record 1, English, gopher
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A client/server application that allows for browsing. 3, record 1, English, - Gopher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A search tool that presents information in a hierarchical menu system somewhat like a table of contents. 4, record 1, English, - Gopher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 DEF
A useful Internet searching tool, often used in conjunction with Veronica - another searching program (Glossary - CAM User's Manual 1995). 5, record 1, English, - Gopher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Gopher
1, record 1, French, Gopher
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- logiciel Gopher 2, record 1, French, logiciel%20Gopher
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'information distribué fonctionnant en mode client-serveur où l'accès à l'information est structuré selon un réseau de menus multiniveaux. 3, record 1, French, - Gopher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Logiciel de recherche de mots-clés dans Internet. 4, record 1, French, - Gopher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gopher est un logiciel de recherche mis au point à la University of Minnesota. Les serveurs [...] proposent un menu à chaque niveau de recherche d'informations ou de fichiers. 5, record 1, French, - Gopher
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Internet y telemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Gopher
1, record 1, Spanish, Gopher
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo de Internet basado en un sistema de menús que permite localizar información sin saber exactamente en el sitio o recurso en que se encuentra. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Gopher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gopher: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 1, Spanish, - Gopher
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Data Banks and Databases
- Demography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- POPIN Gopher 1, record 2, English, POPIN%20Gopher
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
POPIN [Population Information Network] International computerized collection of documents, bibliographic and demographic data banks, newsletters, statistical tables and other population resources of interest to the population community (on INTERNET). 1, record 2, English, - POPIN%20Gopher
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Banques et bases de données
- Démographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- «Gopher» POPIN 1, record 2, French, %C2%ABGopher%C2%BB%20POPIN
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
POPIN [Réseau d'information en matière de population] 1, record 2, French, - %C2%ABGopher%C2%BB%20POPIN
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Bancos y bases de datos
- Demografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- "Gopher" POPIN 1, record 2, Spanish, %5C%22Gopher%5C%22%20POPIN
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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