Operating systems

Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Mount point

Computer; Operating systems

A directory on one volume that an application can use to mount a different volume, that is to set it up for use at the location a user specifies. In other words, you can use a mount point as a ...

Mock object

Computer; Operating systems

A class used as a proxy for gaining greater code coverage in unit testing.

Redirect

Computer; Operating systems

To take action to deflect a phone call after the phone rings but before the call is answered.

A document that contains different types of information, each type created with a different application; for example, a report containing both charts (created with a spreadsheet) and text (created ...

Trackback

Computer; Operating systems

A notification sent from one blog to another. It is a way for bloggers to let each other know when one of them has made a reference to another's blog entry.

Speaker fill

Computer; Operating systems

A System Audio Effects (SYSFX) component used to provide a more immersive audio experience in the Windows Media Player and thus an improved listening experience by utilising the available speakers ...