cross-compiler
A compiler that runs on one computer but produces object code for a different type of computer. Cross compilers are used to generate software that can run on computers with a new architecture or on special-purpose devices that cannot host their own compilers.
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Refers to the capability of software or hardware to run identically on different platforms. Many applications for Windows and the Macintosh, for example, now produce binary-compatible files, which means that users can switch from one platform to the other without converting their data to a new format. Cross-platform computing is becoming increasingly important as local-area […]
- crossover cable
Similar to a null-modem cable, with the exception that the crossover cable is used for Ethernet connections, where the CTS (clear to send) and RTS (ready to send) lines are crossed over. On a null-modem cable the Tx (transmit) and Rx (Recieve) lines are crossed over.
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A disturbance, caused by electromagnetic interference, along a circuit or a cable pair. A telecommunication signal disrupts a signal in an adjacent circuit and can cause the signals to become confused and cross over each other.
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The study of a cryptographic system for the purpose of finding weaknesses in the system and breaking the code used to encrypt the data without knowing the code��s key. There are 4 basic steps in a typical cryptanalysis: Determine the language being used Determine the system being used �� this can be a time-consuming stage […]