In the case of the monolithic kernels, many of these software layers are included.

Kinect's software layer is the essential component to add meaning to what the hardware detects.

Also, "native" can be understood as being a lower level or requiring less software layers.

These guest operating systems don't "know" that they're running on top of another software layer.

Virtualization is a software layer which allows users to abstract their applications from the underlying hardware.

The different software layers are completely separated from each other.

CloudSigma provides services on a utility computing basis with open networking and an open software layer.

So, all code has to run through whatever software layer in the chip to check for "activation".

Any software layer that makes it easier for a program to persist its state is generically called a persistence layer.

There are good practices to be observed at all levels, from design to use, through the development of operating systems, software layers, and downloadable apps.