alert

alert definition - computer

(1) A sound or visual signal that indicates that some predefined event has occurred or some error condition has occurred. The terms alert and alarm are often used synonymously. See alarm.

(2) A document with urgent information about a threat or vulnerability such as CIAC Bulletins at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/CIACHome.html.



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