Dell Precision WorkStation 210, User Manual

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Glossary 17
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A start-up file for the Windows operating
system. When you start Windows, it
consults the win.ini file to determine a
variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other
things, the win.ini file records what
printer(s) and fonts are installed for
Windows. The win.ini file also usually
includes sections that contain optional
settings for Windows application
programs that are installed on the
hard-disk drive.
Running the Control Panel or Windows
Setup program may change options in the
win.ini file. On other occasions, you may
need to change or add options to th e
win.ini file manually with a text editor
such as Notepad.
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An integrated and complete Microsoft
Windows operating system that does
not require MS-DOS and that provides
advanced operating system performance,
improved ease of use, enhanced
workgroup functionality, and simplified
file management and browsing.
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High-performance server and workstation
operating system software developed by
Microsoft that is intended for technical,
engineering, and financial applications.
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Read-only files are said to be
write-protected
. You can write-protect
a 3.5-inch diskette by sliding its
write-protect tab to the open position or
by setting the write-protect feature in the
System Setup program.
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Abbreviation for extended memory
manager, a utility that allows application
programs and operating systems to use
extended memory in accordance with the
XMS.
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Abbreviation for eXtended Memory
Specification.
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Acronym for zero insertion force.
Some computers use ZIF sockets and
connectors to allow devices such as the
microprocessor chip to be installed or
removed with no stress applied to the
device.