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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Trigger

Computer; Operating systems

The mechanism by which a system or application event triggers either an instant or an animated change in one or more properties.

Host adapter

Computer; Operating systems

A software component that lets you run tests in a specific environment. This hosting environment may be a specific process such as sqprsqext or a process with particular traits such as limited ...

Recurrence pattern

Computer; Operating systems

The regular pattern according to which a scheduled appointment or task is repeated.

External style sheet

Computer; Operating systems

A cascading style sheet (CSS) in a file with a .css file name extension.

Mtype

Computer; Operating systems

A command-line argument that specifies the default mount type. This value must be either hard or soft. The default is soft.

Tabbed browsing

Computer; Operating systems

A function of some Web browsers that allows users to surf and view multiple pages by loading Web sites into sections (or tabs) of one page, rather than multiple pages.

Deinstall

Computer; Operating systems

When referring to software, to remove programme files and folders from the hard disc and remove related data from the registry so the software or solution is no longer available.

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