1. Inter-process Communication operating system> IPC Exchange of data between one process and another, either within the same computer or over a network. It implies a protocol that guarantees a response to a request. Examples are Unix sockets, RISC OSs messages, OS/2s Named Pipes, Microsoft Windows DDE, Novells SPX and Macintoshs IAC. Although IPC is performed automatically by programs, an analogous function can be performed interactively when users cut and paste data from one process to another using a clipboard.
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