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2 unusual facts about Device driver


Device driver

Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) – the graphic display driver architecture for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

PC Paintbrush

By version III, 256 colors and extended SVGA resolutions were supported through the use of hundreds of custom-tailored graphics drivers.


Fusion File System

It uses a layered device driver architecture, using a simple binding model, to allow operating system agnostic or independent portability; meaning that the file system is compatible with most operating systems and is thus not bound to any one RTOS.

Identrust

The or Trust Gate approach to identity authentication prevents Man-in-the-Browser and Man-in-the-Middle fraud by providing a totally safe browser with a real-time identity validation, and a totally remote device for loading certificates and software drivers.

Logitech Media Server

There are numerous plug-ins and device drivers available for Logitech Media Server, which include features such as support for automation systems from AMX LLC and Crestron Electronics.

Windows Hardware Certification Kit

It provides automated scheduling and execution of the driver tests that hardware vendors are required to pass in order to qualify to use the Microsoft Designed for Windows Logo.


see also

Advanced Linux Sound Architecture

The project to develop ALSA was led by Jaroslav Kysela, and was based on the Linux device driver for the Gravis Ultrasound sound card.

Magic Trackpad

The trackpad is fully compatible with Macintosh computers running Mac OS X Snow Leopard versions 10.6.4 and higher with a software update, as well as Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista in Apple's Boot Camp with an added device driver.

SPDT

SCSI Pass-Through Direct, (SPTD) is a proprietary device driver and application programming interface (API)

Virtual device driver

VxD, a type of Windows device driver running in 32-bit protected mode.