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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Ruler

Computer; Operating systems

An on-screen scale marked off in inches or other units of measure and used to show line widths, tab settings, paragraph indents, and so on.

Compact disc read-only memory

Computer; Operating systems

A form of storage characterised by high capacity (roughly 650 MB) and the use of laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data.

Field type

Computer; Operating systems

The name that identifies the action or effect the field has in the document. Examples of field types are AUTHOR, COMMENTS, and DATE.

Power-on self test

Computer; Operating systems

A set of routines stored in read-only memory (ROM) that tests various system components such as RAM, the disc drives, and the keyboard, to see if they are properly connected and operating. If ...

Control

Computer; Operating systems

Management of a computer and its processing abilities so as to maintain order as tasks and activities are carried out. Control applies to measures designed to ensure error-free actions carried out at ...

Intercompany purchase order invoice

Computer; Operating systems

A purchase order invoice that is created from an intercompany purchase order and posted to an intercompany account.

Z-order

Computer; Operating systems

The order in which objects are placed in a layer. An object higher in the stack will cover up (appear on top of) one lower in the stack.

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