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31Topological sorting — Dependency resolution redirects here. For other uses, see Dependency (disambiguation). In computer science, a topological sort or topological ordering of a directed graph is a linear ordering of its vertices such that, for every edge uv, u comes… …
32Preemption (computing) — Pre emption or preemption in computing is the act of temporarily interrupting a task being carried out by a computer system, without requiring its cooperation, and with the intention of resuming the task at a later time. Such a change is known as …
33Optimistic replication — Optimistic replication[1] (also known as lazy replication[2][3]) is a strategy for replication in which replicas are allowed to diverge. Traditional pessimistic replication systems try to guarantee from the beginning that all of the replicas are… …
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35Direct3D — is part of Microsoft s DirectX API. Direct3D is only available for Microsoft s various Windows operating systems (Windows 95 and above) and is the base for the graphics API on the Xbox and Xbox 360 console systems. Direct3D is used to render… …
36Exhibition game — An exhibition game (also known as an exhibition match, exhibition, demonstration, demo, exhibit or friendly) is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor (such as tournament or season… …
37Ethernet Powerlink — is a deterministic real time protocol for standard Ethernet. It is an open protocol managed by the Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG). It was introduced by Austrian automation company B R in 2001.This protocol has nothing to do with… …
38ControlNet — Contents 1 Introduction 2 Architecture 3 An End User s Experiences 4 External links Introduction ControlNet is an open in …
39Anacron — is a computer program that performs periodic command scheduling which is traditionally done by cron, but without assuming that the system is running continuously. Thus, it can be used to control the execution of daily, weekly, and monthly jobs… …
40Afghanistan — /af gan euh stan /, n. a republic in central Asia, NW of India and E of Iran. 23,738,085; 250,000 sq. mi. (647,500 sq. km). Cap.: Kabul. * * * Afghanistan Introduction Afghanistan Background: Afghanistan s recent history is characterized by war… …
