Some path along which computer information can travel. In telecommunications, carrier refers to a continuous frequency capable of being either modulated or impressed with another information-carrying signal. Carrier signals are generated and maintained by modems via the transmission lines of the phone companies. A hard drive with a removable platter. Among the advantages of this system are lower cost for increased storage, the ability to switch to a different operating system painlessly, portability and secure backup.
Disadvantages are slightly decreased reliability and the initial high cost of the mechanism.
Using computers themselves to help manage the complex task of writing software, especially large multi-part programs. Many word processors have commands that let you change the case of a word or group of words. Most search functions are case-insensitive unless told to be otherwise. An international standards organization for telecommunications sponsored by the United Nations. A compact disc standard waiting for a cool product to justify its existence.