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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Two-pass encoding

Computer; Operating systems

An encoding method in which content is analysed in one pass through the encoder, after which compression is applied in the second pass.

Data tier

Computer; Operating systems

A layer that is part of a three-tier server software architecture that stores and persists data. Each logical server machine group contains an interface tier (a perimeter network), an application ...

Public folder

Computer; Operating systems

A folder on a public server that people can use to share information, such as work information, discussions, contacts, tasks, and classified ads. Access permissions determine who can view and alter ...

User interface language

Computer; Operating systems

The language in which all software (including the operating system) displays its menus, help files, error messages, and dialogue boxes.

Reader

Computer; Operating systems

A person who is allowed to view and read content.

File sharing programme

Computer; Operating systems

A peer-to-peer file sharing client used to connect to file sharing networks in order to download or share files.

Service ticket

Computer; Operating systems

A ticket issued by the Kerberos V5 ticket-granting service (TGS) that allows a user to authenticate to a specific service in the domain.

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