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Operating systems
Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.
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foreign address
Software; Operating systems
Any address type that the MS Mail postoffice does not have a gateway or access component installed for routing.
column chart
Software; Operating systems
A graph that uses vertical bars to show data changes over a period of time or illustrate comparisons among items.
elevation of privilege
Software; Operating systems
The process by which a user obtains a higher level of privilege than that for which he has been authorized. A malicious user may use elevation of privilege as a means to compromise or destroy a ...
movie file
Software; Operating systems
A file created by combining the audio, video, and still images contained in your project. Movie files are created when you publish your movie in Windows Movie Maker, and are saved as a Windows Media ...
double-click
Software; Operating systems
To press and release a mouse button twice in rapid succession without moving the mouse. Double-clicking is a means of rapidly selecting and activating a program or program feature.
file differential backup
Software; Operating systems
A backup of one or more files containing only changes made to each file since its most recent file backup. A file differential backup requires a full file backup as a base.
system health validator
Software; Operating systems
A server software counterpart to a system health agent (SHA). A system health validator verifies the statement of health (SoH) made by its respective SHA.
