Control-Alt-Delete
Control-Alt-Delete (often abbreviated to Ctrl+Alt+Del, also known as the "three-finger salute") is a computer keyboard command on IBM PC compatible computers, invoked by pressing the Delete key while holding the Control and Alt keys: Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The function of the key combination differs depending on the context but it generally interrupts or facilitates interrupting a function. For instance, in pre-boot environment (before an operating system starts) or in DOS, Windows 3.0 and earlier versions of Windows or OS/2, the key combination reboots the computer. Starting with Windows 3.1, the command invokes a task manager or security related component that facilitates ending a Windows session.
History
The soft reboot function via keyboard was originally designed by David Bradley. Bradley, as the chief engineer of the IBM PC project and developer of the machine's ROM-BIOS, had originally used Ctrl+Alt+Esc, but found it was too easy to bump the left side of the keyboard and reboot the computer accidentally. According to his own account, Hallerman, who was the chief programmer of the project, therefore suggested switching the key combination to Ctrl+Alt+Del as a safety measure, a combination impossible to press with just one hand on the original IBM PC keyboard.
Control-Alt-Delete (disambiguation)
Control-Alt-Delete (abbreviated as Ctrl-Alt-Del) is a combination of keys used for special computer commands.
It may also refer to:
Control Alt Delete (film)
Control Alt Delete is a 2008 comedy film set in an information technology firm just before the year 2000. Lead programmer Lewis Henderson is in charge of solving various Y2K bugs, but finds himself increasingly distracted by his computer-mediated sexual yearnings. At first, Lewis is simply attracted to Internet pornography, but, after he is abandoned by his girlfriend, he takes an interest in having sex with the computer itself. As New Year's Day, 2000 approaches, Henderson's work and romantic issues intensify; the movie follows the protagonist as he tries to resolve both the Y2K problem and his own personal issues.
Control Alt Delete is the feature length debut of Canadian director Cameron Labine. It stars his brother Tyler Labine, of CW's Reaper as Lewis Henderson. The film premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. At the festival, Maximum bought the worldwide distribution rights to the film.
As of June 2010, the film remains unreleased, though it is being digitally distributed by Netflix via their streaming film rental service, where it has received predominantly favorable user reviews.
Podcasts:
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by A Day In The Life
Control Alt Delete
by: A Day In The LifeWhen you see her, please tell her
That I still care, care about her
And if she sees me, She'll tell me
That she should have, just killed me
Let's try this one more time
And get it right
Let's try this one more time
And get it right
My pictures torn in half
And facing down
My head is all shook up
And spinning around
When you see her, please tell her
That I still care, care about her
Let's try this one more time
And get it right
Let's try this one more time
And get it right
Broken wings and broken dreams
Are too played
Maybe I'll cut my hair
And stab you in the back
Lets try this one more time
And we can work it out
Lets try this one more time
So we can work it out
Lets try this, Just one last time
And get it right
Lets try this, Just one last time
And get it right
Lets try this, Just one last time
When you see her, please tell her
That I still care, care about her
If she sees me, She'll tell me
That she should have, just killed me
Did you see her?
Did you tell her, that I still care?
Care about her
I know she told me, I know she told me