| Subject | English | Xhosa |
| comp., MS | basic input/output system | useto lokufakwayo / lokukhutshwayo (The set of essential software routines that test computer hardware at startup, start the operating system, and support the transfer of information between hardware devices. The BIOS is stored in read-only memory (ROM) so that it can be run when the computer is turned on. Although critical to performance, the BIOS is usually invisible to computer users) |
| econ. | capitalist system | inkqubo yobungxowa-nkulu |
| comp., MS | document management system | isistim yokulawula uxwebhu (An application service for storing and handling an organization's documents) |
| econ. | economic system | inkqubo yoqoqosho |
| comp., MS | External System | iNkqubo yangaPhandle (A supported source of data that can be modeled by Business Connectivity Services, such as a database, Web service, or custom .NET Framework assembly) |
| comp., MS | file system | uhlobo loseto lwefayile (In an operating system, the overall structure in which files are named, stored, and organized. NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 are types of file systems) |
| econ. | fractional reserve system | inkqubo yogcino-mali kuvimba |
| econ. | free enterprise system | inkqubo yorhwebelwano ngokukhululekileyo |
| econ. | free enterprise system | inkqubo yoshishino olukhululekileyo |
| comp., MS | management system | uhlobo lolawulo (A network-enabled host running Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management software. This software requests information from SNMP agents) |
| comp., MS | MS-DOS operating system | useto lokusebenza kwekhompyutha nge-MS-DOS (A Microsoft computer operating system with a command-line interface that is used to control many internal computer functions, such as running programs and organizing and maintaining files) |
| comp., MS | NTFS file system | indlela yefayile ye-NTFS (An advanced file system designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system. It supports long filenames, full security access control, file system recovery, extremely large storage media, and various features for the Windows NT POSIX subsystem. It also supports object-oriented applications by treating all files as objects with user-defined and system-defined attributes) |
| comp., MS | operating system | Indlela yokusebenza (The software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware resources such as memory, central processing unit (CPU) time, disk space, and peripheral devices. The operating system is the foundation on which programs are built) |
| econ. | pay-as-you-earn system | irhafu etsalwa ngokomvuzo |
| comp., MS | system administrator | umlawuli wekhompyutha (The person responsible for setting up and managing local computers, stand-alone servers, member servers, or domain controllers. An administrator performs such duties as assigning user accounts and passwords, establishing security access levels, watching for unauthorized access, allocating storage space, and helping users with networking problems) |
| comp., MS | system caret | ikharethi yoseto lwekhompyutha (The location where text or graphics will be inserted. Also used for text box controls to indicate input focus) |
| comp., MS | system clock | iwotshi yekhompyutha (The electronic circuit in a computer that generates a steady stream of timing pulses--the digital signals that synchronize every operation. The system clock signal is precisely set by a quartz crystal, typically at a specific frequency between 1 and 50 megahertz. The clock rate of a computer is one of the prime determinants of its overall processing speed, and it can go as high as the other components of the computer allow) |
| comp., MS | system color | umbala wesistim (A color that is defined by the operating system for a specific type of monitor and video adapter and that is associated with a specific part of the user interface, such as a window title or a menu) |
| comp., MS | system control area | indawo yolawulo loseto lwekhompyutha (An area in the taskbar that shows icons for network connectivity, volume control, clock, and on laptops and Tablet computers, the battery) |
| comp., MS | system event | isenzo soseto-khomputha (An event triggered by Windows system components that is recorded in the system log, such as the failure of a driver or other system component to load during startup) |
| comp., MS | system health agent | i-Eyijenti yeMpilo yeKhompyutha (A client software component that declares a client's health state (by providing a statement of health) to a NAP agent) |
| comp., MS | system info | iingcombolo zesistim (The information about a computer that's derived from the System Information program) |
| comp., MS | System Information | Iingcombolo zesistim (A program that shows details about a computer's hardware configuration, computer components, and software, including drivers) |
| comp., MS | System Protection | uKhuseleko lweSystem (A Windows technology that protects OS resources (files, folders registry keys) and prevents applications and administrators from making changes to a computer's resources in an arbitrary way) |
| comp., MS | system rating | ukhangelo-mgangatho wekhompyutha (A number that gives a general indication of the performance capability of your computer's hardware) |
| comp., MS | System Recovery | uMbuyiseli-nkqubo (A Windows feature that enables users to easily roll back their PC to an earlier good state while keeping their data safe) |
| comp., MS | username (The name by which a user is identified to a computer system or network. During the logon process, the user must enter the username and the correct password. If the system or network is connected to the Internet, the username generally corresponds to the leftmost part of the user's e-mail address (the portion preceding the | igama lomsebenzisi |
| comp., MS | Windows System Image Backup | iLalela lemiFanekiso yeSistim kaWindows (A tool in Windows Vista that backs up the system image) |