Card 161
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path n.
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[C] the exact directions to a file on a computer, usually described by means of the hierarchical filing system
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Englisch HSLU Wirtschaftsinformatik 1. Semester
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Card 162
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patch v., n.
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~ to insert code into a computer program to fix or modify it in some way
~ [C] the code inserted into a computer program to fix or modify it in some way
Card 163
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personal digital assistant (PDA) n.
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[C] an kind of handheld and palm-sized PC, electronic organizer, smartphone, or pager
Card 164
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platform n.
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the hardware and/or operating system on which a program runs
Card 165
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phishing n.
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[U] the practice of tricking a user into giving away personal information into a fake form on the Internet
Card 166
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peripheral n.
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[C] any piece of hardware connected to a computer, or any part of the computer outside the CPU and working memory
Card 167
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peer n.
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[C] a computer in a communications network where any computer on the network can be a client and/or server
Card 168
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piracy n.
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[U] the unauthorized copying of copyrighted software or media for personal or commercial use.
Card 169
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podcast n., v.
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~ [C] a radio-style show that is downloaded in MP-3 or video format
~ to upload a radio-style show in MP-3 or video format
Card 170
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portal n.
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[C] a site that is intended to be the point of entry to the Web
Card 171
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port n., v.
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~ [C] a place on a computer to connect sth or an endpoint to a logical connection
~ to move software from one computer system to another
Card 172
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pointer n.
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[C] a symbol displayed on the computer screen that is moved by means of a mouse, stylus, trackball, etc.
Card 173
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post n., v.
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~ a message sent to an Internet discussion group for all the group members to read
~ to put a message or computer file on the Internet so that other people can see it
Card 174
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printer n.
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[C] a peripheral that prints text or illustrations on paper; essential to have if you want a hard copy of your work
Card 175
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quantum computing n.
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[U] applying the principles of quantum mechanics to computer technology to make computers of the future much faster
Card 176
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proprietary (also closed) a.
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relating to a product which is privately owned and controlled; in the computer industry, proprietary is the opposite of open
Card 177
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programmable a.
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able to accept instructions for automatic operation or computer processing
Card 178
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processor (also Central Processing Unit or CPU) n.
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[C] the central part of a computer system that controls the interpretation and execution of instructions
Card 179
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printout (also: hard copy) n.
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[C] a printed version of text or data from a computer
Card 180
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query n., v.
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~ [C] a request for information from a database
~ to request information from a database
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