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ENABLING SOFTWARE [1 record]

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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