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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Size grip

Computer; Operating systems

A special control that appears at the junction of a horizontal and vertical scroll bar or the right end of a status bar and provides an area that a user can drag to size the lower right corner of a ...

Knockout

Computer; Operating systems

The process of eliminating background colour behind an object in the foreground.

Intercompany elimination

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 ...

Followed hyperlink

Computer; Operating systems

A hyperlink on a Web page that a site visitor has activated by using a mouse device, keyboard, or other type of pointing device.

Log chain

Computer; Operating systems

A continuous sequence of transaction logs for a database. A new log chain begins with the first backup taken after the database is created, or when the database is switched from the simple to the ...

Range query

Computer; Operating systems

A query that specifies a range of values as part of the search criteria, such as all rows from 10 through 100.

Cross-functional flowchart

Computer; Operating systems

A type of flowchart that shows the relationship between a business process and the functional units (such as departments) responsible for that process.

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