Ng> (RTS, ruN-time support, ruN-time) Library code aNd processes which support software writteN iN a particular laNguage ruNNiNg oN a particular platform. The RTS typically deals with details of the iNterface betweeN the program aNd the operatiNg system such as system calls, program start-up aNd termiNatioN, aNd memory maNagemeNt. (1999-07-26)