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Operating systems
Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.
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Operation
Computer; Operating systems
In mathematics, an action performed on a set of entities that produces a new entity. Examples of mathematical operations are addition and subtraction.
Linked virtual hard disc
Computer; Operating systems
A virtual hard disc that points to and uses an entire physical disc for the purpose of converting a data disc to a virtual hard disk. You cannot turn on a virtual machine if a linked disc is attached ...
Session state
Computer; Operating systems
In ASP.NET, a variable store created on the server for the current user; each user maintains a separate Session state on the server. Session state is typically used to store user-specific information ...
Social security number
Computer; Operating systems
In the United States, a Taxpayer Identification Number assigned to citizens and some noncitizens. The number is required for anyone to obtain work or to receive governmental benefits, such as social ...
Signature line
Computer; Operating systems
A control that allows users to digitally sign a form or document.
Composite key
Computer; Operating systems
A key whose definition consists of two or more fields in a file, columns in a table, or attributes in a relation.
Unbound object
Computer; Operating systems
An object, such as a picture, whose value isn't derived from data stored in a table.
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