On-line computer system


(OLC) A predecessor of the Culler-Fried System from UCSB ca. 1966.
[Sammet 1969, p.253].
(1995-11-25)

Read Also:

  • Online degree

    noun a college degree earned mainly or completely by taking online courses

  • Online media

    Acorn Online Media

  • On-line process synthesizer

    simulation (OPS) A system for discrete simulation under CTSS developed by M. Greenberger at MIT ca. 1964. [Sammet 1969, p.660. Versions: OPS-3, OPS-4. “On- line Computation and Simulation: The OPS-3 System”, M. Greenberger et al, MIT Press 1965]. (2003-04-05)

  • Onliner

    /ɒnˈlaɪnə/ noun 1. a person who uses the internet regularly

  • Online public access catalog

    library (OPAC) A computerised system to catalogue and organise materials in a library (the kind that contains books). OPACs have replaced card-based catalogues in many libraries. An OPAC is available to library users (public access). (2000-07-17)


Disclaimer: On-line computer system definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.