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degrees of freedom

WhatIs.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:08:10 EDT

Degrees of freedom are specific, defined modes in which a mechanical device or system can move... (Continued)

Firefox 3.5

WhatIs.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:07:23 EDT

Firefox 3.5 is a version of the Web browser released by the Mozilla Corporation in June 2009. FF3.5 includes improvements to security, performance and support for third-party add-ons. (Continued)

Web bug

WhatIs.com — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:06:40 EDT

A Web bug, also known as a Web beacon, is a file object (usually a graphic image such as a transparent GIF) that is placed on a Web page or in an e-mail message to monitor user behavior.

Microsoft Hyper-V version 1.0

Whatis.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:21:44 EDT

Hyper-V is Microsoft's server virtualization software for Microsoft Server 2008. (Continued...)

server virtualization

WhatIs.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:19:41 EDT

Server virtualization is the masking of server resources, including the number and identity of individual physical servers, processors, and operating systems, from server users.

discrete manufacturing

WhatIs.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:26:37 EDT

Discrete manufacturing is an industry term for the manufacturing of finished products that are distinct items capable of being easily counted, touched or seen. In theory, a discrete product can be broken down so its basic components can be recycled.

insourcing

WhatIs.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:39:19 EDT

Insourcing is a business practice in which work that would otherwise have been contracted out is performed in house... (Continued)

voice-to-text

WhatIs.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:52:45 EDT

Voice-to-text is a type of speech recognition program that converts spoken to written language... (Continued)

GNU Linux

GNU Linux — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:51:12 EDT

The GNU Linux project was created for the development of a Unix-like operating system that comes with source code that can be copied, modified, and redistributed... (Continued)

seven wastes

WhatIs.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:48:12 EDT

The seven wastes are categories of unproductive manufacturing practices identified by Taiichi Ohno, Toyota?s Chief Engineer. The categories are an integral part of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and lean production. (Continued)