Hardware that performs graphics processing tasks independently of the computer's
graphic engine
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a visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, used by most modern operating systems.
graphical user interface
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image
icon (n)
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the interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity)
interaction
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The way something allows you to connect with it
interface
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the central or most important part of something.
kernel
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a button on a computer keyboard, distinct from the main alphanumeric keys, to which software can assign a particular function.
key function
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A single level in the stacking order that can hold any number of objects
layer
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Exit a login shell
logout
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A procedure for protecting memory allocated to one program from unauthorized access by another program; adds overhead to each write operation.
memory-protection
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the product of a number and any whole number
multiple
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The technique of keeping multiple programs that compete for access to the CPU in main memory at the same time so that they can execute
multiprogramming
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running more than one application in memory at the same time
multi-tasking
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Two or more users have individual accounts that allow them to work with programs and peripheral devices at the same time.
multi-user
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A program, such as a spell checker or calendar, that remains loaded in memory so that it may be quickly recalled while another program is running, as found in operating systems which do not allow multitasking.
