A metaphor for a network of high-speed data communication links that will eventually connect virtually every facet of our society. A computer-based system that provides both data processing capability and information for managerial decision making. A collective reference to the integration of computing technology and information processing. Information-based decision See nonprogrammed decision . Infrared port See IrDA port .
Intelligent agent See software agent .
A nonimpact printer in which the print head contains independently controlled injection chambers that squirt ink droplets on the paper to form letters and images. Input Data entered to a computer system for processing. A data entry mode in which the character entered is inserted at the cursor position. Instruction A programming language statement that specifies a particular computer operation to be performed. Instruction register The register that contains the instruction being executed.