DVM can refer to different technologies depending on the context. Without more context, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact meaning. Some common possibilities include: * **Dalvik Virtual Machine (DVM):** This was the virtual machine used by older versions of the Android operating system (before Android 5.0 Lollipop). It was responsible for executing Android applications. The Dalvik VM used a specialized bytecode format (.dex files) optimized for mobile devices with limited resources. It has been replaced by the Android Runtime (ART) which uses Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation. * **Decentralized Virtual Machine (DVM):** This term may refer to a virtual machine that runs in a decentralized environment, such as a blockchain. These VMs are often used for executing smart contracts. An example is the Polkadot DVM. * **Distributed Virtual Machine (DVM):** This can refer to a virtual machine that is distributed across multiple physical machines. Such configurations are used to improve scalability and fault tolerance. VMware vSphere is an example of a platform that supports distributed virtual machine deployment. To provide a more precise explanation, please provide more context about where you encountered "DVM."
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