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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Token

Computer; Operating systems

Any nonreducible textual element in data that is being parsed. For example, the use in a programme of a variable name, a reserved word, or an operator. Storing tokens as short codes shortens ...

Full file replacement

Computer; Operating systems

A technology used in hotfixes that replaces the currently installed files with new files.

In progress

Computer; Operating systems

Pertaining to a scheduled service activity status that denotes that the service activity is being performed.

Transparent

Computer; Operating systems

In computer graphics, of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the lack of colour in a particular region of an image so that the background colour of the display shows through.

Sales

Computer; Operating systems

The exchange of products and services with a customer for money.

Pitch

Computer; Operating systems

A measurement of the number of characters that fit in a horizontal inch. Pitch is generally used to measure monospaced fonts.

Intercompany reconciliation

Computer; Operating systems

The elimination of intercompany transactions during preparation of a consolidated balance sheet or income statement. Such transactions can include, for example, intercompany loans or investments ...

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