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Device driver

(computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device

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Core memory noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories

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Driver noun · 85% connection

One who, or that which, drives; the person or thing that urges or compels anything else to move onward.

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EPROM noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data

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Erasable programmable read-only memory noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data

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Fixed storage noun · 85% connection

(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

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Magnetic core memory noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a computer memory consisting of an array of magnetic cores; now superseded by semiconductor memories

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operating system noun · 85% connection

The main software that controls a computer or device.

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OS noun · 85% connection

(computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services

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Read-only memory noun · 85% connection

(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

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Read-only storage noun · 85% connection

(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

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ROM noun · 85% connection

(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

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Scratchpad noun · 85% connection

(computer science) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information

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Virtual memory noun · 85% connection

(computer science) memory created by using the hard disk to simulate additional random-access memory; the addressable storage space av…

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Virtual storage noun · 85% connection

(computer science) memory created by using the hard disk to simulate additional random-access memory; the addressable storage space av…

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Supervisor call instruction noun · 85% connection

an instruction that interrupts the program being executed and passes control to the supervisor

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System call noun · 85% connection

an instruction that interrupts the program being executed and passes control to the supervisor

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Computer memory noun · 85% connection

an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"

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Computer storage noun · 85% connection

an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"

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Backup file noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a computer file dedicated to storing and updating computer backups

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Buffer noun · 78% connection

An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.

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Buffer storage noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for dif…

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Buffer store noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for dif…

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C.P.U. noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form…

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Central processing unit noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form…

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Central processor noun · 78% connection

(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; "the CPU and the memory form…

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Client program noun · 78% connection

any software program that runs on a user's local computer and accesses data stored on a remote computer.; "Your Web browser is a clien…

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Code noun · 78% connection

A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systemat…

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Command verb · 78% connection

To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.

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Command prompt noun · 78% connection

(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

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Compiler noun · 78% connection

One who compiles; esp., one who makes books by compilation.

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