Operating systems

Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Classification matrix

Computer; Operating systems

A chart that shows the accuracy of a data mining model or other statistical analysis by separately counting cases that were correctly and incorrectly classified.

A node in a failover cluster or server cluster that can run a specific resource. By default, all nodes appear as possible owners, so the resource can run on any node. In most cases, it is appropriate ...

Paging file

Computer; Operating systems

A hidden file on the hard disc that Windows uses to hold parts of programmes and data files that do not fit in memory. The paging file and physical memory, or random access memory (RAM), comprise ...

Handheld scanner

Computer; Operating systems

A type of scanner used as follows: the user passes the scan head, contained within a handheld unit, over the medium being scanned, such as a piece of paper.

Root

Computer; Operating systems

The highest or uppermost level in a hierarchically organised set of information. The root is the point from which further subsets are branched in a logical sequence that moves from a broad or general ...

Custom client control

Computer; Operating systems

A custom control authored by a user or a third-party software vendor in Windows Forms applications.

Zero bug bounce

Computer; Operating systems

The first point in time after a milestone (typically code complete) that there are no active bugs accepted by the triage meetings that are older a specified amount of time (typically between 3 hours ...