Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Vanilla software. In computer science, vanilla describes software, hardware or algorithms that have not been customized or modified from their original form. [1] The term "Vanilla software" has become a widespread de facto industry standard, widely used by businesses and individuals. The term comes from the traditional standard flavor of ice ...
Cheat Engine ( CE) is a proprietary, source available [5] freeware memory scanner / debugger created by Eric Heijnen ("Byte, Darke") for the Windows operating system in 2000. [6] [7] Cheat Engine is mostly used for cheating in computer games and is sometimes modified and recompiled to support new games. It searches for values input by the user ...
Minecraft mod Galacticraft was mod of the week in PC Gamer in July 2013. [ 58 ] At San Jose Mercury News , George Avalos claims that mods are definitely suited for "mainstream enthusiasts", but does warn that precaution must be taken in order to avoid downloading "dangerous and spammy software" when looking for Minecraft mods.
Comparison of platform virtualization software. Platform virtualization software, specifically emulators and hypervisors, are software packages that emulate the whole physical computer machine, often providing multiple virtual machines on one physical platform. The table below compares basic information about platform virtualization hypervisors.
v. t. e. Video game modding (short for "modification") is the process of alteration by players or fans of one or more aspects of a video game, [1] such as how it looks or behaves, and is a sub-discipline of general modding. Mods may range from small changes and tweaks to complete overhauls, and can extend the replay value and interest of the game.
Lua is cross-platform software, since the interpreter of compiled bytecode is written in ANSI C, [ 4] and Lua has a relatively simple C application programming interface ( API) to embed it into applications. [ 5] Lua originated in 1993 as a language for extending software applications to meet the increasing demand for customization at the time.
A Java virtual machine ( JVM) is a virtual machine that enables a computer to run Java programs as well as programs written in other languages that are also compiled to Java bytecode. The JVM is detailed by a specification that formally describes what is required in a JVM implementation. Having a specification ensures interoperability of Java ...
Modding (from modifying) is the act of modifying hardware, software, or anything else to perform a function not originally intended by the designer, or to achieve bespoke specification or appearance. The term is often used in reference to video game modding, particularly in regard to creating new or altered content and sharing that via the web.