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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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Operating systems

pseudocode

Software; Operating systems

A machine language for a nonexistent processor (a pseudomachine). Such code is executed by a software interpreter.

surge protector

Software; Operating systems

An appliance that protects computers from power surges and brownouts by providing a buffer between a power source and the computer.

audio file

Software; Operating systems

A file containing digitized audio, such as voice or music.

audio video interleaved

Software; Operating systems

A Microsoft Windows multimedia file format for sound and videos that uses the Microsoft Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) specification.

Call Forwarding

Software; Operating systems

The list of options that gives users access to the feature that allows for automatic forwarding of incoming calls.

callback control protocol

Software; Operating systems

The Network Control Protocol that negotiates the use of callback over PPP links.

Caller ID

Software; Operating systems

A feature that displays the identity of the originator of an incoming call on the device screen.

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