Computer science

Computer science

The science of computers and programming.

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Software

Computer; Computer science

The programmes used to direct the operation of a computer, as well as documentation giving instructions on how to use them.

Base 64 encoding

Computer; Computer science

A binary-to-text encoding scheme whereby an arbitrary sequence of bytes is converted to a sequence of printable ASCII characters.

One-pass encoding

Computer; Computer science

An encoding method in which content is analysed and compressed in the same pass through the encoder.

Powerpoint

Computer; Computer science

A commercial presentation programme developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Office suite, and runs on Microsoft Window sand Apple's Mac OS X operating system.

Configuration

Computer; Computer science

In communications or computer systems, a configuration is an arrangement of functional units according to their nature, number, and chief characteristics.

Storage

Computer; Computer science

The retention of retrievable data on a computer or other electronic system; memory.

Cabling diagram

Computer; Computer hardware

A schematic diagram that shows the physical position and connexion of cables between systems. This diagram is used as reference to instal or repair cable connexions in a system.