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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Contextual

Computer; Operating systems

Specific to the conditions in which something exists or occurs.

Piecework

Computer; Operating systems

Work that is paid per unit made or completed.

Operator procedure

Computer; Operating systems

A series of Visual Basic statements that define the behaviour of a standard operator (such as *, <> or And) on a class or structure you have defined. This is also called operator overloading.

Volume-leveling value

Computer; Operating systems

A value that is included with Windows Media Format (WMF) or MP3 format files that allows volume levelling to work.

Report layout template

Computer; Operating systems

A pre-designed table, matrix, or chart report template in Report Builder.

Connexion speed

Computer; Operating systems

The maximum rate, in bits per second, at which data can be transferred between a network and a computer or device.

Membership provider

Computer; Operating systems

A server control that allows you to store and manage membership information.

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