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Operating systems

Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.

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loop back function

Software; Operating systems

The term loopback (sometimes spelled loop-back) is generally used to describe methods or procedures of routing electronic signals, digital data streams, or other flows of items, from their ...

menu

Software; Operating systems

a list of options available to a user, as displayed on a CRT or other type of screen

modify

Software; Operating systems

to change the structure, character, intent, etc

modom

Software; Operating systems

an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines

option

Software; Operating systems

an item of equipment or a feature that may be chosen as an addition to or replacement for standard equipment and features

news feed

Software; Operating systems

Deliveries, exchanges, or distributions of newsgroup articles to and from news servers. Newsfeeds are accomplished through cooperating news servers, which communicate via NNTP through network ...

retained profit

Software; Operating systems

The accumulated earnings of a company or entity (minus distributed income, such as dividends) since its start date or inception.

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