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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

Contributors in Operating systems

Operating systems

Global search

Computer; Operating systems

A search operation that finds a desired string or record located anywhere in an application, document, or set of files.

Competition

Computer; Operating systems

Businesses that sell similar products or services and compete for the same customer segment.

Web connexion

Computer; Operating systems

A connexion between the user's device and a server that provides access to the Internet, typically through an Internet service provider.

Depth bias

Computer; Operating systems

A value that controls the drawing order for polygons along  the z-axis (depth of view).

Kiosk

Computer; Operating systems

A freestanding computer or terminal that provides information to the public, usually through a multimedia display.

Master image

Computer; Operating systems

The hard disc image from which the manufacturer creates all other operating system images on the computers being manufactured. The master image is the final operating system image that contains all ...

Redo set

Computer; Operating systems

The set of all files and pages being restored.

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