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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor S.B. 200
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[(1)] (4) (i) "Computer" means an electronic, magnetic, optical,
organic, or other data processing device or system that performs logical, arithmetic,
memory, or storage functions.
(ii) "Computer" includes any property, data storage facility, or
communications facility that is directly related to or operated in conjunction with that
device or system.
(iii) "Computer" does not include an automated typewriter, or
typesetter, or a portable calculator.
[(2)](5) "Computer control language" means any ordered statements
that direct a computer to perform specific functions.
[(3)] (6) "Computer data base" means a representation of information,
knowledge, facts, concepts, or instructions that:
(i) Are being prepared or have been prepared in a formalized
manner or are or have been produced by a computer, computer system, or computer
network; and
(ii) Are intended for use in a computer, computer system, or
computer network.
[(4)] (7) "Computer network" means the interconnection of 1 or more
computers through:
(i) The use of a satellite, microwave, line, or other communication
media; and
(ii) Terminals or a complex consisting of 2 or more interconnected
computers whether or not the interconnection is continuously maintained.
[(5)] (8) "Computer program" means an ordered set of instructions or
statements that may interact with related data that, when executed in a computer
system, causes the computer to perform specified functions.
[(6)] (9) "Computer services" includes, but is not limited to, computer
time, data processing, and storage functions.
[(7)] (10) "Computer software" means computer programs, instructions,
procedures, or associated documentation that is concerned with the operation of a
computer system.
[(8)] (11) "Computer system" means 1 or more connected or unconnected
computers, peripheral devices, software, data, or programs.
[(9) "Access" means to instruct, communicate with, store data in, retrieve
data from, or otherwise make use of equipment including, but not limited to,
computers and other data processing equipment or resources connected therewith.]
(12) "PROPERTY" MEANS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, COMPUTER DATA,
INSTRUCTIONS OR PROGRAMS IN EITHER MACHINE OR HUMAN READABLE FORM,
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