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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

amortize

Software; Operating systems

To gradually write off the regular portion of the cost of an asset over the projected life of the asset.

explode

Software; Operating systems

To determine the total quantities of components needed for a manufactured item.

nested type

Software; Operating systems

A type defined within the scope of another type. A nested type is typically used for encapsulating implementation details of the top-level type.

just-in-time

Software; Operating systems

Pertaining to something that happens when it becomes necessary.

editing command

Software; Operating systems

A command such as Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, and so on that enables a user to modify a document, Web page, or application.

extender

Software; Operating systems

In ASP.NET, a control that encapsulates functionality that is implemented in JavaScript and that defines behavior in the browser. Extender controls are associated with existing Web server controls to ...

stack traceback

Software; Operating systems

A report that lists the sequence or heirarchy of nested procedure calls made by a program up to the current procedure call.

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