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schedulerThe part of the operating system that initiates and terminates jobs (programs) in the computer. Also called a "dispatcher," it maintains a list of jobs to be run and allocates computer resources as required. scheduler [′skej·ə·lər] (computer science) A system control program that determines the sequence in which programs will be processed by a computer and automatically submits them for execution at predetermined times.
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CyberMatrix Class Scheduler runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, and NT 4. Among networked computers, some sort of software scheduler must act as a referee to regulate data flow. Lopez is a scheduler - one of the most politically sensitive and influential behind-the-scenes civil servants in Washington. |
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