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LOGICIAL SISTEMA [2 records]

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Record 1 2004-09-23

English

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

Application-independent software that supports the running of application software.

OBS

Example: an operating system.

OBS

system software: term standardized by CSA International, IEEE [Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers] and ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission].

French

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

Logiciel indépendant de toute application et qui soutient l'exploitation du logiciel d'application.

OBS

Exemple : un système d'exploitation.

OBS

S'oppose à logiciel d'application.

OBS

logiciel d'exploitation; logiciel de base : termes normalisés par la CSA International et l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale].

Spanish

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

Programas que dirigen la computadora (ordenador) en la ejecución de tareas que son básicas al funcionamiento adecuado del sistema o son comúnmente necesitadas por los usuarios del sistema.

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Record 2 2002-02-22

English

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

The entire set of programs and software development aids used in a microcomputer system.

CONT

Within current software engineering practice, the only sound way to make a precise, accurate prediction about how a software system will behave is to build it and run it. There is no way to predict accurately how a system will behave before it can be run.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Logiciels
CONT

Le système logiciel tient compte des liens entre chaque objet, de sorte qu'un changement en entrée (par exemple, une augmentation de température de 1 °C) se répercutera sur le coût du chauffage et sur les besoins en isolation au plafond.

Spanish

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

Conjunto total de los programas de computadora (ordenador) y sus documentaciones, usado en un sistema de computadoras.

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