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Utility software - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (258 words) |
 | Disk compression software can transparently compress the contents of the hard disk, in order to fit more information to the drive. |
 | Some archive utilities may even have a separate un-archive utility for the reverse operation. |
 | Encryption utilities use a specific algorithm to produce an encrypted stream or encrypted file when provided with a key and a plaintext. |
| utility: Definition, Synonyms and Much More From Answers.com (818 words) |
 | Utility is one of the six fundamental components of information security (see Parkerian Hexad). |
 | Largely utility is used to prevent the patenting of inoperative devices such as perpetual motion machines. |
 | Utility is required by the patent law: 35 U.S.C. inventions patentable", and 35 U.S.C. 112, "specification". |