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filename
— Each file on a disk has a name. This name has two
parts: a filename and an extension. In DOS, filenames
are from one to eight characters long. An extension
starts with a period, has three characters and follows
immediately after the filename.
fixed or hard disk
— This is a non-removable disk used for storage of large
volumes of data.
format
— The arrangement of data on a magnetic disk. Format
also means to prepare a disk.
hardware
— All physical components of a computer.
HZ
— Hertz. This signifies one complete cycle of a wave signal.
I/O
— Input/Output. The transfer of data between the computer
and its peripheral components.
IC
— Integrated Circuit. It is also called a chip. It is a tiny com-
plex of electronic components and their connections,
produced on a chip of semiconductor material. An IC can
hold many electronic elements.
interface
— A means for electronic machines to communicate. Inter-
face also means to communicate with a computer and its
peripheral components.
kilobyte
(KS)
— A single data unit that is composed of 1024 bytes.
math coprocessor
— A math coprocessor lets you do arithmetic and calcula-
tions more efficient.
Chapter 7: Glossary
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Summary of Contents for Apex 386/40
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Page 13: ...Chapter 1 System Overview ...
Page 36: ...Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System ...
Page 54: ...Chapter 3 Operating Your System ...
Page 74: ...Capter 4 Keyboard ...
Page 84: ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...
Page 93: ...Chapter 6 Appendix ...
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