Operating_system_2
Across
- 3. to terminate a connection to a computer or network
- 4. an open source version of unix developed by a volunteer team of programmers around the world
- 5. capable of being used without modification
- 8. an external computer add-on, such as a printer or a scanner; also known as an 'accessory'
- 9. a software program which allows a user to perform specific tasks such as word processing, email, accounting, database management
- 11. a software program which mimics the performance of one or more hardware devices in order to run software independently of the actual hardware
- 15. to end a program or a process before its completion
- 16. any program designed to run on a computer
- 18. to enter information related to an account name and its password in order to access a computer resource
- 20. a program/code which allows programmers to change the original software as much as they like
- 21. concurrent execution of two or more tasks by a processor
- 23. an error in a computer program
- 24. something a computer program must do; these are often reasons to use a particular program or upgrade to a more recent version
- 25. physical things that make up a computer, such as a component or a peripheral
- 27. to start a program on a computer
Down
- 1. a person who uses a product or service on a computer
- 2. any device internal to the computer, such as a primary hard disk drive or motherboard.
- 6. a software link between a computer and an operator; it provides a framework for productivity software such as an office suite, a web browser, or programming languages
- 7. a method of packing data in order to save disk storage space or download time
- 10. an organized, electronic collection of information optimized for fast access and typically consisting rows, columns, indexes, and keys
- 12. a group of connected computers which share resources
- 13. privately developed and owned technology
- 14. an incorrect action attributable to poor judgment, ignorance, or inattention
- 17. a computer failure due to faulty hardware or a serious software bug
- 19. a person who writes or modifies computer programs or applications
- 22. the largest known public network in the world, connecting millions of computers around the world
- 26. literally meaning 'that which is given', this term refers to raw information of any kind