Interprocess communication (IPC) allows different software to interact, facilitated by an operating system or alternative methods. IPC can occur through direct messages or a central repository, and can improve performance, resource consumption, and security. Multiple processes can increase performance and stability, and most operating systems offer mechanisms for IPC. Messages can be exchanged directly or […]
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the rise and fall of prices of goods and services over time. Factors that affect the CPI include consumer habits, population shifts, product substitution, and quality changes. The CPI is used to track inflation rates and a country’s economic state, but it may not always be an accurate reflection. […]
