8. Glossary
API (Application Programming Interface )
Interface (set of functions) enabling users or application programs to access the services of an operating system.
Appel système; system call
Entry point for a user program to request a service from the operating system. System calls are included in an API.
Library; library
A set of programs useful in a particular field (mathematics, graphics, etc.), stored by the operating system for integration into applications.
Catalog or directory
In a file management system, a catalog is a grouping of files and other catalogs under a single name.
Data center
Concentration in a single location of a large number of computers sharing the logistics...
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