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uninterrupted operation

English translation: the software will run smoothly

06:02 Nov 8, 2011
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers: Software
English term or phrase: uninterrupted operation
What exactly does "uninterrpted operation" mean in the context below?


Sample Paragraph:
(b) XXX does not warrant that the Software will meet End User requirements, that the Software will operate in the combinations that any End User may select for use, that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that all software errors will be corrected.
Matsumi
Local time: 08:10
Selected answer:the software will run smoothly
Explanation:
It means that the use of the software, or the processing, will not be stopped or paused by downtime or other weaknesses.

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Note added at 36 mins (2011-11-08 06:38:36 GMT)
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Naturally, they do NOT warrant that the software will always run smoothly.
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Egil Presttun
Norway
Local time: 01:10
Grading comment
Thank you.
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3 +4the software will run smoothly
Egil Presttun


  

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27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
the software will run smoothly


Explanation:
It means that the use of the software, or the processing, will not be stopped or paused by downtime or other weaknesses.

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Note added at 36 mins (2011-11-08 06:38:36 GMT)
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Naturally, they do NOT warrant that the software will always run smoothly.

Egil Presttun
Norway
Local time: 01:10
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Norwegian
PRO pts in category: 9
Grading comment
Thank you.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  ErichEko ⟹⭐: It will not be interrupted by downtime (i.e. available 24x7 week in week out). "run smoothly" has subjective meaning, though. The software may need wide bandwidth. If little is available, it may still srteam video uninterrupted, but cannot be smooth.
8 mins
  -> Yes, 'smoothly' can be misunderstood. Thank you.
agree  Pham Huu Phuoc
10 mins
  -> Thanks
agree  Phong Le
1 day 5 hrs
  -> Thanks
agree  Thuy-PTT (X)
3 days 2 hrs
  -> Thanks
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