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  2. Graceful exit - Wikipedia

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    In a language that supports formal exception handling, a graceful exit may be the final step in the handling of an exception. In other languages graceful exits can be implemented with additional statements at the locations of possible errors.

  3. Out-of-order execution - Wikipedia

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    The first machine to use out-of-order execution was the CDC 6600 (1964), designed by James E. Thornton, which uses a scoreboard to avoid conflicts. It permits an instruction to execute if its source operand (read) registers aren't to be written to by any unexecuted earlier instruction (true dependency) and the destination (write) register not be a register used by any unexecuted earlier ...

  4. Step response - Wikipedia

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    The step response of a system in a given initial state consists of the time evolution of its outputs when its control inputs are Heaviside step functions. In electronic engineering and control theory , step response is the time behaviour of the outputs of a general system when its inputs change from zero to one in a very short time.

  5. Execute in place - Wikipedia

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    A relatively new file system for Linux, called AXFS (Advanced XIP File System), aims to overcome some of the shortcomings associated with XIP, especially in regard to the in-place execution of user-space applications. For example, it makes it possible to split up an executable binary file into "XIP regions", thus avoiding the restriction of ...

  6. Organ dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Organ dysfunction is a condition where an organ does not perform its expected function. Organ failure is organ dysfunction to such a degree that normal homeostasis cannot be maintained without external clinical intervention or life support.

  7. Seat belt - Wikipedia

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    Buckling a three-point seat belt. A seat belt, also known as a safety belt or spelled seatbelt, is a vehicle safety device designed to secure the driver or a passenger of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop.

  8. Elevator - Wikipedia

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    Each floor will have a code-blue recall key switch, and when activated, the elevator system will immediately select the elevator car that can respond the fastest, regardless of direction of travel and passenger load. Passengers inside the elevator will be notified with an alarm and indicator light to exit the elevator when the doors open.

  9. Windows 10 - Wikipedia

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    Windows 10 also offers the Wi-Fi Sense feature originating from Windows Phone 8.1; users can optionally have their device automatically connect to suggested open hotspots, and share their home network's password with contacts (either via Skype, People, or Facebook) so they may automatically connect to the network on a Windows 10 device without ...