Computing (FOLDOC) dictionary
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1. electronics An aspect of an electronic circuit which is
determined by the wiring of the hardware, as opposed to being
programmable in software or controlled by a switch.
2.
software, jargon In software, a synonym for
hard-coded.
3. By extension, anything that is not modifiable, especially
in the sense of customisable to one's particular needs or
tastes.
(1999-10-18)