• In computer operating systems, a light-weight process (LWP) is a means of achieving multitasking. In the traditional meaning of the term, as used in Unix...
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  • Light Weight Kernel Threads (LWKT) is a computer science term and from DragonFly BSD in particular. LWKTs differ from normal kernel threads in that they...
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    work. The term is ambiguous; precise alternative terms include process, light-weight process, thread (for execution), step, request, or query (for work)...
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    some of which are light weight, but almost all processes (even entire virtual machines) are rooted in an operating system (OS) process which comprises the...
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    term "light-weight process" variously refers to user threads or to kernel mechanisms for scheduling user threads onto kernel threads. A process is a "heavyweight"...
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    algorithm efficiency. Software optimization Application footprint Light-weight process Lightweight protocol Lightweight Procedure Call Lightweight programming...
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  • first callback returns. Light-weight processes (LWPs) or threads are available in most modern operating systems. Like the process method, but with lower...
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    A light-weight Linux distribution is a Linux distribution that uses lower memory and processor-speed requirements than a more "feature-rich" Linux distribution...
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  • in Perl, a networking library Light-weight process Live Wallpaper, on mobile devices Lotus Word Pro, a word processor Life without parole, a prison sentence...
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    Digital light processing (DLP) is a set of chipsets based on optical micro-electro-mechanical technology that uses a digital micromirror device. It was...
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  • specific optimization technique as virtual threads. Async/await Light-weight process Coroutine Global interpreter lock Fiber (computer science) GNU Portable...
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  • military vehicle Light-weight process Light Weight Kernel Threads Lightweight software Lightweight markup language Search for "light-weight"  or "lightweight"...
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    approaches to particular problems: Built-in concurrency primitives: light-weight processes (goroutines), channels, and the select statement An interface system...
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  • system scheduler. The scheduler itself is a light-weight process. The implementation of threads and processes differs from one operating system to another...
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  • Drive Girls (2017) PlayStation Vita Baku + Neko (2022) Android, iOS "LightWeight Company Profile". www.lightweight.tokyo. Retrieved June 27, 2018. "Past...
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    Terence Crawford (category World light-welterweight boxing champions)
    world championships in four weight classes, from lightweight to light middleweight, the undisputed championship at light welterweight and welterweight—and...
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    support for large files, increased memory, and multi-threaded kernel (light-weight processes). This merged codebase is referred to as UNIX System V Release 5...
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    Yarn weight refers to the thickness of yarn used by knitters, weavers, crocheters and other fiber artists. Changing yarn weight or needle size can have...
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    amounts of partially processed materials to produce items of relatively high value per unit weight". Compared to heavy industries, light industries require...
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    first company to develop the Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD) The Light Weight Deflectometer is a portable falling weight deflectometer used primarily...
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    defines a light-sport aircraft as a heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft, other than a helicopter, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of not more...
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    An incandescent light bulb, also known as an incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe, is an electric light that produces illumination by Joule heating...
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    Mixed martial arts weight classes are weight classes that pertain to the sport of mixed martial arts. Prior to state sanctioning, weight classes were not...
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  • a light-weight electric dirt bike. In 2014, the company launched in the USA. In March 2018 they launched their first model, the LBX, a light-weight electric...
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    Erlang – a functional language for building concurrent systems with light-weight processes and message passing. Greenfoot – Greenfoot teaches object orientation...
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    light-emitting diode, the recombination of electrons and electron holes in a semiconductor produces light (be it infrared, visible or UV), a process called...
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    Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), known and marketed under Oshkosh development as the L-ATV (Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle), is a light utility/combat...
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  • analogous to the output signal in the computational case. The synaptic weight in this process is determined by several variable factors: How well the input signal...
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    since ancient times. The hardness of diamond and its high dispersion of light—giving the diamond its characteristic "fire"—make it useful for industrial...
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