Oregon Statutes - Chapter 30 - Actions and Suits in Particular Cases - Section 30.655 - Definitions for ORS 30.655 to 30.665.

As used in ORS 30.655 to 30.665:

(1) “Computer” means an electronic, magnetic, optical electrochemical or other high-speed data processing device that performs logical, arithmetic or memory functions by the manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses and includes all input, output, processing, storage or communication facilities that are connected or related to the device. “Computer” includes a component of a computer, such as a microprocessor, memory chip, storage device or input or output device.

(2) “Computer date failure” means:

(a) The inability of a computer product or computer service to properly handle or process dates of calendar year 1999 or subsequent years; or

(b) An incompatibility between:

(A) A computer product or computer service; and

(B) Any other product, service or electronic data in any form, with respect to the handling or processing of dates of calendar year 1999 or subsequent years.

(3) “Computer network” means the interconnection of two or more computers or computer systems by satellite, microwave, line or other communication medium with the capability to transmit information among the computers.

(4) “Computer product” includes a computer, computer network, computer program, computer software, computer system or any component of any of those items.

(5) “Computer program” means an ordered set of data representing coded instructions or statements that when executed by a computer causes the computer to process data or perform specific functions.

(6) “Computer service” means the product of the use of a computer, the information stored in the computer or the personnel supporting the computer, including time, data processing and storage functions.

(7) “Computer software” means a set of computer programs, procedures and associated documentation related to the operation of a computer, computer system or computer network.

(8) “Computer system” means any combination of a computer or computer network with the documentation, computer software or physical facilities supporting the computer or computer network. [1999 c.810 §1]

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