integrated peripheral
A term used to describe a peripheral device that is housed within the main container of the computer. These internal devices — such as a CD-ROM drive or an internal Zip drive — are in contrast to external peripheral devices — such as a keyboard, mouse or printer.
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Programs, used extensively on the Web, that perform tasks such as retrieving and delivering information and automating repetitive tasks. More than 50 companies are currently developing intelligent agent software or services, including Firefly and WiseWire. Agents are designed to make computing easier. Currently they are used as Web browsers, news retrieval mechanisms, and shopping assistants. […]
- intelligent information management
Abbreviated as IIM, intelligent information management is a set of processes and underlying technology solutions that enable organizations to understand, organize and manage all sorts of data types (e.g., general files, databases and e-mails). Key attributes that define an IIM solution include the following: Automated patching Infrastructure database Integrated IP device discovery Alarms and events […]
- intelligent terminal
A terminal (monitor and keyboard) that contains processing power. Intelligent terminals include memory and a processor to perform special display operations. In contrast, a dumb terminal has no processing capabilities; it must rely entirely on the central computer. A smart terminal has some processing capabilities, but not as much as an intelligent terminal.
- interactive
Accepting input from a human. Interactive computer systems are programs that allow users to enter data or commands. Most popular programs, such as word processors and spreadsheet applications, are interactive. A noninteractive program is one that, when started, continues without requiring human contact. A compiler is a noninteractive program, as are all batch processing applications.
- interblock gap
Same as interrecord gap.