ns
— Nanoseconds. This is a unit of time measurement for
processing speed.
operating system
— This is software that controls the execution of programs.
output
— Any information or bits of data that are channeled from
one electronic device to another.
partition
— A disk drive can be divided into several logical sections or
partitions, each of which becomes a logical device with a
drive letter.
peripheral
— Output devices which are driven by the computer.
port
— A communication channel between a computer and its
peripheral components.
printed circuit board
— An electronic circuit board sandwiched between
fiberglass plates.
program
— A series of instructions that command the computer to
perform certain tasks.
prompt
— A screen message or position of the cursor at the begin-
ning of a line.
RAM
— Random Access Memory; read/write memory.
The
memory in a computer while it is activated. When the
power is turned off, this type of memory is cleared.
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Chapter 7: Glossary
Summary of Contents for 386/25
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Page 17: ...System Overview Chapter ...
Page 39: ...Setting Up Your System ...
Page 66: ...Operating Your System Chapter ...
Page 85: ...Keyboard Chapter ...
Page 95: ...Troubleshooting Chapter ...
Page 103: ...Appendix Chapter ...
Page 118: ...Note means ON and means OFF ...
Page 119: ...Note means ON and means OFF ...
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