Operating systems

Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Graphics method

Computer; Operating systems

A method in code that performs a graphics-related function such as drawing a line or shape or repainting a background with a solid color.

Horizontal solution

Computer; Operating systems

An add-on software solution that complements the functionality of a product and that focuses on specific business processes.

When performing an operation over a group of items, to leave intact an item because it cannot be operated due to some or other reason. E.g. when copying a group of files, the files currently opened ...

Privacy compromise

Computer; Operating systems

A scenario in which an unauthorised individual is able to gain access to personal or confidential information about another user.

Well-formed

Computer; Operating systems

Pertaining to an Extensible Markup Language (XML) document that is syntactically correct.

Word processing

Computer; Operating systems

The act of entering and editing text with a word processor.

Independent composition

Computer; Operating systems

The sequencing of two actions where the second action does not depend on a sync message from the first action before the second action begins processing business logic; the second action can begin ...