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Operating systems
Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.
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Stock keeping unit
Computer; Operating systems
A unique identifier, usually alphanumeric, for a product. The SKU allows a product to be tracked for inventory purposes. An SKU can be associated with any item that can be purchased. For example, a ...
Prioritise
Computer; Operating systems
To give a unique cardinal position to each entry, as in stack rank.
Distinguished folder
Computer; Operating systems
A folder in a mailbox that can be referenced by Web services requests to identify a folder by name.
Debit
Computer; Operating systems
An entry on the left side of a T account or double-entry balance sheet that typically increases asset or expense accounts and decreases liabilities, owners' equity, or income accounts.
Distribution server
Computer; Operating systems
A server running Windows Media Services that publishes content received from another streaming source, such as an encoder or another Windows Media server.
Primary token
Computer; Operating systems
An access token assigned to a process to represent the default information for that process. It is used in security operations by a thread working on behalf of the process itself rather than on ...
Activation service
Software; Operating systems
The Microsoft service responsible for placing a secure repository on an end user\'s computer.
