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Operating systems
Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.
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Seek
Computer; Operating systems
To move the read/write head in a disc drive to the proper site, typically for a read or write operation.
Unbound type
Computer; Operating systems
A type that is referenced in a project and that IntelliSense and the C# compiler cannot match to a declaration.
Queuing
Computer; Operating systems
A performance optimization in which communication across networks and systems is maintained regardless of the current state of the communicating applications and systems. Applications send and ...
Writeable disc
Computer; Operating systems
A CD or DVD disc onto which files can be copied. Common writeable disc types include CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW.
Model database
Computer; Operating systems
A database that is installed with Microsoft SQL Server and that provides the template for new user databases. SQL Server creates a database by copying in the contents of the model database and then ...
Deliverable
Computer; Operating systems
Any measurable, tangible, verifiable outcome, result, or item that must be produced to complete a project or part of a project.
Security token service
Computer; Operating systems
A Web service that issues security tokens. A security token service makes assertions based on evidence that it trusts to whoever trusts it. To communicate trust, this service requires proof, such as ...
