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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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