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Operating systems
Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.
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Render
Computer; Operating systems
To display video, audio, or text content from a file or stream using a software program, such as Windows Media Player.
Standard error
Computer; Operating systems
An output stream typically used by programmes to output error messages or diagnostics.
Programming language
Computer; Operating systems
An artificial language that specifies instructions to be executed on a computer. The term covers a wide spectrum, from binary-coded machine language to high-level languages.
Handout
Computer; Operating systems
A printed version of a presentation that can include multiple slides per page and space for audience notes.
Message sink
Computer; Operating systems
A callback function that receives messages for a form or a control. Forms or controls that need to be notified of messages implement a message sink.
Source programme
Computer; Operating systems
The programme used to create a linked object or embedded object. To edit the object, you must have the source programme installed on your computer.
Electronic signature
Computer; Operating systems
A symbol, or a series of symbols, compiled by a computer and authorised by an individual to be the legally binding equivalent of the individual's handwritten signature.
