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Browser

2009-03-06T17:32:49Z

Anolasco:

Browser- The search engine that you use to search information

Ex: Firefox, Internet Explorer

A Web browser is a software application which enables a user to display and interact with text, images, videos, music, games and other information typically located on a Web page at a Web site on the World Wide Web or a local area network. Text and images on a Web page can contain hyperlinks to other Web pages at the same or different Web site. Web browsers allow a user to quickly and easily access information provided on many Web pages at many Web sites by traversing these links. Web browsers format HTML information for display, so the appearance of a Web page may differ between browsers.

Web browsers are the most-commonly-used type of HTTP user agent. Although browsers are typically used to access the World Wide Web, they can also be used to access information provided by Web servers in private networks or content in file systems.

Shareware

2009-03-06T17:27:03Z

Anolasco: New page: The term '''shareware''' refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or...

The term '''shareware''' refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a periodical such as a newspaper or magazine. The aim of shareware is to give buyers the opportunity to use the program and judge its usefulness before purchasing a license for the full version of the software.

Shareware is usually offered as a trial version with certain features only available after the license is purchased, or as a full version, but for a trial period. Once the trial period has passed the program will not run until a license is purchased. Shareware is often offered without support, updates, or help menus, which only become available with the purchase of a license. The words "free trial", "trial version" are indicative of shareware.

Software (application)

2009-03-06T17:24:05Z

Anolasco:

'''Application software''' is any tool that functions and is operated by means of a computer, with the purpose of supporting or improving the software user's work. In other words, it is the subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform. This should be contrasted with system software (infrastructure) or middleware (computer services/ processes integrators), which is involved in integrating a computer's various capabilities, but typically does not directly apply them in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. In this context the term application refers to both the application software and its implementation.

Typical examples of '''software applications''' are word processors, spreadsheets, media players and database applications.

Software (application)

2009-03-06T17:23:25Z

Anolasco:

'''Application software''' is any tool that functions and is operated by means of a computer, with the purpose of supporting or improving the software user's work. In other words, it is the subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform. This should be contrasted with system software (infrastructure) or middleware (computer services/ processes integrators), which is involved in integrating a computer's various capabilities, but typically does not directly apply them in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. In this context the term application refers to both the application software and its implementation.

A simple, if imperfect analogy in the world of hardware would be the relationship of an electric light bulb (an application) to an electric power generation plant (a system). The power plant merely generates electricity, not itself of any real use until harnessed to an application like the electric light that performs a service that benefits the user.

Typical examples of '''software applications''' are word processors, spreadsheets, media players and database applications.

Software (application)

2009-03-06T17:21:44Z

Anolasco: New page: '''Application software''' is any tool that functions and is operated by means of a computer, with the purpose of supporting or improving the software user...

'''Application software''' is any [[tool]] that functions and is operated by means of a [[computer]], with the [[purpose]] of supporting or improving the software [[user (computing)|user]]'s work. In other words, it is the subclass of [[computer software]] that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform. This should be contrasted with [[system software]] (infrastructure) or [[middleware]] (computer services/ processes integrators), which is involved in integrating a computer's various capabilities, but typically does not directly apply them in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. In this context the term application refers to both the ''application software'' and its implementation.

A simple, if imperfect [[analogy]] in the world of hardware would be the relationship of an electric light bulb (an application) to an electric power generation plant (a system). The power plant merely generates electricity, not itself of any real use until harnessed to an application like the electric light that performs a service that benefits the user.


Typical examples of '''software applications''' are [[word processor]]s, [[spreadsheet]]s, [[media player (application software)|media player]]s and [[database management system|database applications]].

EDI

2009-03-06T17:20:13Z

Anolasco:

'''Electronic Data Interchange''' ('''EDI''') refers to the structured transmission of data between organizations by electronic means. It is used to transfer electronic documents from one computer system to another (ie) from one trading partner to another trading partner. It is more than mere E-mail; for instance, organizations might replace bills of lading and even checks with appropriate EDI messages. It also refers specifically to a family of standards, including the X12 series. However, EDI also exhibits its pre-Internet roots, and the standards tend to focus on ASCII(American Standard Code for Information Interchange)-formatted single messages rather than the whole sequence of conditions and exchanges that make up an inter-organization business process.

EDI

2009-03-06T17:19:42Z

Anolasco: New page: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the structured transmission of data between organizations by electronic means. It is used to transfer electronic documents from one computer sys...

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the structured transmission of data between organizations by electronic means. It is used to transfer electronic documents from one computer system to another (ie) from one trading partner to another trading partner. It is more than mere E-mail; for instance, organizations might replace bills of lading and even checks with appropriate EDI messages. It also refers specifically to a family of standards, including the X12 series. However, EDI also exhibits its pre-Internet roots, and the standards tend to focus on ASCII(American Standard Code for Information Interchange)-formatted single messages rather than the whole sequence of conditions and exchanges that make up an inter-organization business process.

UPS

2009-03-06T17:19:03Z

Anolasco:

An '''uninterruptible power supply''' ('''UPS'''), also known as a '''battery back-up''', provides emergency power and, depending on the topology, line regulation as well to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. It differs from an auxiliary or emergency power system or standby generator, which does not provide instant protection from a momentary power interruption. A UPS, however, can be used to provide uninterrupted power to equipment, typically for 5–15 minutes until an auxiliary power supply can be turned on or utility power is restored.

While not limited to safeguarding any particular type of equipment, a UPS is typically used to protect computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss. UPS units come in sizes ranging from units which will back up a single computer without monitor to units which will power entire data centers or buildings (several megawatts).

UPS

2009-03-06T17:18:01Z

Anolasco:

An '''uninterruptible power supply''' ('''UPS'''), also known as a '''battery back-up''', provides emergency power and, depending on the topology, line regulation as well to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. It differs from an auxiliary or emergency power system or standby generator, which does not provide instant protection from a momentary power interruption. A UPS, however, can be used to provide uninterrupted power to equipment, typically for 5–15 minutes until an auxiliary power supply can be turned on or utility power is restored.

While not limited to safeguarding any particular type of equipment, a UPS is typically used to protect [[computer]]s, [[data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss. UPS units come in sizes ranging from units which will back up a single computer without monitor (around 200 Volt-ampere|VA) to units which will power entire data centers or buildings (several megawatts).

UPS

2009-03-06T17:14:21Z

Anolasco: New page: An '''uninterruptible power supply''' ('''UPS'''), also known as a '''battery back-up''', provides emergency power and, depending on the topology, line regulation as well to connected equi...

An '''uninterruptible power supply''' ('''UPS'''), also known as a '''battery back-up''', provides emergency power and, depending on the topology, line regulation as well to connected equipment by supplying power from a separate source when utility power is not available. It differs from an auxiliary or [[emergency power system]] or standby generator, which does not provide instant protection from a momentary power interruption. A UPS, however, can be used to provide uninterrupted power to equipment, typically for 5–15 minutes until an auxiliary power supply can be turned on or utility power is restored.

While not limited to safeguarding any particular type of equipment, a UPS is typically used to protect [[computer]]s, [[data center]]s, [[telecommunication]] equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss. UPS units come in sizes ranging from units which will back up a single computer without monitor (around 200 [[Volt-ampere|VA]]) to units which will power entire data centers or buildings (several megawatts).

Sysadmin

2009-03-06T17:11:47Z

Anolasco:

A '''system administrator''', '''systems administrator''', or '''sysadmin''', is a person employed to maintain and operate a computer system and/or network. System administrators may be members of an information technology department.

The duties of a system administrator are wide-ranging, and vary widely from one organization to another. Sysadmins are usually charged with installing, supporting, and maintaining servers or other computer systems, and planning for and responding to service outages and other problems. Other duties may include scripting or light programming, project management for systems-related projects, supervising or training computer operators, and being the consultant for computer problems beyond the knowledge of technical support staff. A System Administrator must demonstrate a blend of technical skills and responsibility.

Sysadmin

2009-03-06T17:11:09Z

Anolasco: New page: A '''system administrator, systems administrator, or sysadmin,''' is a person employed to maintain and operate a computer system and/or network. System administrators may be members of an ...

A '''system administrator, systems administrator, or sysadmin,''' is a person employed to maintain and operate a computer system and/or network. System administrators may be members of an information technology department.

The duties of a system administrator are wide-ranging, and vary widely from one organization to another. Sysadmins are usually charged with installing, supporting, and maintaining servers or other computer systems, and planning for and responding to service outages and other problems. Other duties may include scripting or light programming, project management for systems-related projects, supervising or training computer operators, and being the consultant for computer problems beyond the knowledge of technical support staff. A System Administrator must demonstrate a blend of technical skills and responsibility.

Firewall

2009-03-06T17:10:03Z

Anolasco: New page: A '''firewall''' is an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system. It is also a device or set of devices c...

A '''firewall''' is an integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system. It is also a device or set of devices configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy all computer traffic between different security domains based upon a set of rules and other criteria.

Password

2009-03-06T17:07:24Z

Anolasco: New page: A '''password''' is a secret word or string of characters that is used for authentication, to prove identity or gain access to a resource. The password must be kept secret from those not a...

A '''password''' is a secret word or string of characters that is used for authentication, to prove identity or gain access to a resource. The password must be kept secret from those not allowed access.

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2008-09-19T16:09:13Z

Anolasco: New page: Benvenuti alla Perferzione!

Benvenuti alla Perferzione!