Computing & Software
21 entries in the Computing & Software compendium.
MS-DOSThe foundational operating system for IBM PC compatibles, MS-DOS evolved from a six-week clone of CP/M into…Mac (computer)The Mac: a brand of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple since 1984.Personal computerThe definitive guide to personal computers, from early microcomputers to modern Wintel dominance.Microsoft WindowsProprietary operating system by Microsoft, dominant on desktops since the 1990s.Operating systemThe layer of software that manages a computer's resources for its users and their applications.Programming languageEngineered languages for expressing computer programs.Object-oriented programmingA programming paradigm based on interacting objects.Parallel computingParallel computing enables simultaneous processing of divided tasks.Programming paradigmA high-level way to structure computer program implementation.Open-source softwareSoftware with publicly available source code for use, study, modification, and distribution.MalwareMalicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access.PixelSmallest addressable element of a raster image.Pixel artDigital art built pixel by pixel, rooted in early video game graphics.Printer (computing)Peripheral machine for durable text and graphics output.Router (computing)Device that directs data packets across computer networks.Random-access memoryElectronic memory readable and writable in any order.Read-only memoryNon-volatile memory that cannot be electronically modified after manufacture.Memory cardPortable flash memory storage for digital devices.Optical discFlat disc storing data via physical variations read by light.Punched cardPaper medium storing data via holes, used for computing and automation.Printed circuit boardLaminated board connecting electronic components via etched copper traces.
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