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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Hardware tree

Computer; Operating systems

A record in RAM of the current system configuration based on the information for all devices in the hardware branch of the registry. The hardware tree is created each time the system is started or ...

Line segment

Computer; Operating systems

A portion of a line, defined by its beginning and ending points.

Repeat rate

Computer; Operating systems

The rate at which characters repeat when a user holds down a key.

Field data types

Computer; Operating systems

A characteristic of a field that determines what kind of data it can store. For example, a field whose data type is Text can store data consisting of either text or number characters, but a Number ...

Post

Computer; Operating systems

A message that appears in a newsgroup, public folder, or other forum accessible by a number of individuals.

Pegging

Computer; Operating systems

The process of tracing the quantity of a required item to its source.

Thumb control

Computer; Operating systems

The part of a slider control that can be moved to set the slider position.

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