Downloading

Transferring files from a remote computer to the local computer in use. In information retrieval retrieved sets of references may be downloaded. Opposite of uploading: The transfer of copies of a file from the user's own computer to a remote database or other computer.

Literature:

Kelly, J. A. (1997). Downloading Information Using Bibliographic Management Software. IN: Kent, A. & Lancour, H. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science. New York: M. Dekker, Volume 59 / Supplement 22. (Pp. 111-118).  

See also: Information storage and retrieval for the individual researcher

Birger Hjørland

Last edited: 21-01-2006

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