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C-base – Introduction

c-base e. V. is a non-profit association of about 300 members located in Berlin, Germany. The purpose of this association is to increase knowledge and skills pertaining to computer software, hardware and data networks. The association is engaged in numerous related activities. For example the society has had stands at large festivals, such as Children’s [...]

Wetware (brain) – Introduction

wetware is used to describe the embodiment of the concepts of the physical construct known as the central nervous system (CNS) and the mental construct known as the human mind. It is a two-part abstraction drawn from the computer-related idea of hardware or software. The first abstraction solely concerns the bioelectric and biochemical properties of [...]

Association of Shareware Professionals – Introduction

Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) is a professional association for authors of shareware computer software. It was formed in April 1987, and as of 2007, it describes itself as the world’s #1 trade organization for independent software developers and vendors. The ASP developed and maintain the Portable Application Description (PAD) format used to allow software [...]

Computer software – Types of software

Practical computer systems divide software systems into three major classes: system software, programming software and application software, although the distinction is arbitrary, and often blurred. System software System software helps run the computer hardware and computer system. It includes a combination of the following: * device drivers * operating systems * servers * utilities * [...]

X Window System – Introduction

Adapted from the Wikipedia article X Window System, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki

Year 2038 problem – Introduction

year 2038 problem (also known as Unix Millennium Bug, Y2K38 or Y2.038K by analogy to the Y2K problem) may cause some computer software to fail before or in the year 2038. The problem affects all software and systems that both store system time as a signed 32-bit integer, and interpret this number as the number [...]

Retrocomputing – Introduction

Retrocomputing (a portmanteau of retro and computing) is the use of early computer hardware and software today. Retrocomputing is usually classed as a hobby and recreation rather than a practical application of technology; enthusiasts often collect rare and valuable hardware and software for sentimental reasons. However some do make use of it. Retrocomputing often gets [...]

Silicon Graphics International – Introduction

Silicon Graphics International Corp. (SGI; formerly Rackable Systems, Inc.) is a manufacturer of computer hardware and software, including high-performance computing solutions, x86-based servers for datacenter deployment, and visualization products. It was founded as Rackable Systems in 1999. On April 1, 2009, Rackable Systems announced an agreement to acquire Silicon Graphics, Inc. for $25 million. The [...]

Signal processor – Introduction

signal processor, in the realm of digital audio, is a device that modifies an audio signal, either electric or digital. It can be a piece of electronic hardware or computer software. A basic example of a signal processor is a high-pass filter, which removes low frequencies from a signal. Traditionally signal processors were electronic circuits [...]

Commercial off-the-shelf – Introduction

Commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) or simply off the shelf (OTS) is a term defining technology which is ready-made and available for sale, lease, or license to the general public. The term often refers to computer software or hardware systems and may also include free software with commercial support. COTS purchases are alternatives to in-house developments or [...]

User guide – Introduction

user guide or user’s guide, also commonly known as a manual, is a technical communication document intended to give assistance to people using a particular system. It is usually written by a technical writer, although user guides are written by programmers, product or project managers, or other technical staff, particularly in smaller companies. User guides [...]

Multi boot – Usage

Multi-booting is useful in many situations such as those where several pieces of software require different operating systems and cannot be run on a single system. A multi-boot configuration will allow a user to use all of this software on one computer. Another reason for setting up a multi-boot system can be to investigate or [...]

Biopunk – Biohacker

Computer Hardware

Biopunk is a synonym for biohacker, a term used to describe a hobbyist who experiments with DNA and other aspects of genetics. A biohacker is similar to a computer hacker who creates and modifies computer software or computer hardware as a hobby (i.e. “wetware hacker”), but should not be confused with a bioterrorist whose sole [...]

System software – Introduction

Computer Operating System

System software is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide and maintain a platform for running application software. The most basic types of system software are: * The computer BIOS and device firmware, which provide basic functionality to operate and control the hardware connected to or built into the computer. * [...]









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