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Operating systems
Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.
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Infinite material
Computer; Operating systems
A method for scheduling resources that assumes that all the component materials needed for production are available at the time they are needed.
Scan head
Computer; Operating systems
An optical device found in scanners and fax machines that moves across the subject being scanned, converts light and dark areas to electrical signals, and sends those signals to the scanning system ...
Unplumb
Computer; Operating systems
To destroy any streams linked with a physical or logical interface and close the related device.
Dedicated connexion
Computer; Operating systems
A communications channel that permanently connects two or more locations. Dedicated lines are private or leased lines, rather than public ones. T1 lines, which are used by many organisations for ...
Scorecard indicator
Computer; Operating systems
A set of graphics, text, and colours for defining different levels of performance when comparing an actual value and a target value within a KPI.
Dither
Computer; Operating systems
To create the illusion of varying shades of grey on a monochrome display or printer or of additional colours on a colour display or printer.
Section 179
Computer; Operating systems
A section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service tax code that permits some property (fixed assets) to be expensed in the year it is purchased rather than depreciated over a number of years.
