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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

Solicit-response adapter

Computer; Operating systems

A two-way send adapter. A solicit-response send adapter sends a request message from BizTalk Server to a destination, waits for a response message, and then submits the response message back to ...

Domain integrity

Computer; Operating systems

The validity of entries for a specific column of data.

Toll-free

Computer; Operating systems

The toll-free phone number for the conferencing service. In the Options dialogue box, on the Account tab, this is one of the conferencing information settings needed for a user to join a conference.

Prompt

Computer; Operating systems

An audio message played over the telephone to explain valid options to users.

Skin

Computer; Operating systems

A customised user interface that overlays an existing user interface. A skin customises the look of the programme but does not affect its functionality. programmes that allow the use of skins usually ...

Open shortest path first

Computer; Operating systems

A routing protocol for Internet Protocol (IP) networks. OSPF allows a router to calculate the shortest path to each node for sending messages. The router sends information on the nodes it is linked ...

Transpose

Computer; Operating systems

To reverse, as the order of the letters h and t in hte, in correcting the spelling of the; or reversing two wires in a circuit.

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