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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Status message threshold

Computer; Operating systems

A limit that defines when the summary status for a component or site system should indicate OK, Warning, or Critical status

In-stock

Computer; Operating systems

Describes an item that is in inventory in a quantity above the Stock-Out Threshold.

Service account

Computer; Operating systems

An account that is intended to be used to run a service. A service account has privileges beyond those provided when a service is run as part of the system, such as the ability to connect over the ...

X64

Computer; Operating systems

Pertaining to the x64 64-bit architecture. The x64 platform enables 64-bit memory addressing, and can run on processors such as AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon with EM64T, and Intel Pentium 4 ...

Subordinate control

Computer; Operating systems

A type of interoperating control whose availability is determined by the state of another control (the superior control).

External network number

Computer; Operating systems

A 4-byte hexadecimal number used for addressing and routing purposes on NetWare networks. The external network number is associated with physical network adapters and networks.

Debit card

Computer; Operating systems

A type of bank card where the amount of purchase is immediately withdrawn from the user's bank account.

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