PIM

(1) (Protocol Independent Multicast) A multicast routing protocol endorsed by the IETF. Used in conjunction with an existing unicast routing protocol, it comes in two flavors: Dense Mode (PIM-DM) is used when recipients in the target group are in a concentrated area, while Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) is more efficient when members are scattered. Contrast with DVMRP and MOSPF.

(2) (Personal Information Manager) Software for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker. A PIM lets you create text notes for any purpose and retrieve them based on the words in the note. PIMs vary widely, but all attempt to provide a convenient way to manage personal information people use on a daily basis.

Software and Hardware

In the mid-1980s, PIMs emerged both as software for desktop machines and as functions built into handheld electronic organizers. The functions in a PIM are the major features in a PDA. See PDA and smartphone.

Structured or Free Form

There are two schools of thought about how names and addresses should be recorded in a PIM. Lotus Organizer (top) has predefined fields for each data item, whereas the Info Select window (below) provides a free-form area to type in without constraints. The best method is the one that suits the user's personality. Usually, people strongly prefer one method over the other.

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Type of computer software that could be likened to an electronic daily planner. It combines the functions of a calendar, appointment book/scheduler, to-do list, address book/phone directory (and sometimes dialer), notebook, and database for keeping track of contacts.

Dansk (Danish)
abbr. - Personal Information Manager, elektr. kalender

Français (French)
abbr. - (abrév = personal information manager) (Comput) gestionnaire personnel d'information

Deutsch (German)
abbr. - persönlicher Informationsverwalter

Ελληνική (Greek)
abbr. - (Η/Υ) πρόγραμμα διαχείρισης προσωπικών πληροφοριών, ηλεκτρονική ατζέντα

Español (Spanish)
abbr. - (informática) administrador de información personal

Svenska (Swedish)
abbr. - bärbar dator med kalender

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
个人信息管理

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
abbr. - 個人資訊管理

한국어 (Korean)
abbr. - personal information manager(개인정보관리자)

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(اختصار) إختصار لكلمه : مدير المعلومات الشخصيه‏

עברית (Hebrew)
abbr. - ‮מנהל מידע אישי‬

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