Operating systems

Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Code profiler

Computer; Operating systems

A software tool, implemented as a DLL, which is called by the runtime system during the execution of an image.

Print area

Computer; Operating systems

One or more ranges of cells that you designate to print when you don't want to print the entire worksheet. If a worksheet includes a print area, only the print area is printed.

Conditional primitive preprocessing

Computer; Operating systems

Altering of strings based on the requirements of individual script engines.

Forward scheduling

Computer; Operating systems

A method for determining a production schedule by beginning with the production start date and working forward to determine the production completion date.

Trapping

Computer; Operating systems

In printing, the process of eliminating white lines between colours by printing small areas of overlapping colour where colours touch.

Exit criteria

Computer; Operating systems

A set of circumstances that a product or service must meet before a particular milestone is complete. The presence of exit criteria signal the end of a successful effort.