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BIM Vocabulary
Business Information Management Vocabulary Flash Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| operating system (OS) | a GUI or CLI software link between the computer and operator; also provides a framework for productivity software such as an office suite, web browser, or programming languages |
| graphical user interface, or GUI | lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using a combination of graphics and text. |
| Linux | is a family of open-source operating systems, which means they can be modified and distributed by anyone around the world |
| multitasking | concurrent execution of two or more tasks by a processor |
| compression | a method of packing data in order to save disk storage space or download time |
| device driver | software which converts the data from a component or peripheral into data that an operating system can use |
| format | prepare a device to store data, erasing any existing data |