Epson Equity IIe, User Manual

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C P U
Central Processing Unit. The primary unit of the computer that
interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps
track of stored data, and controls all input and output
operations.
Current directory
The directory where MS-DOS executes your next command,
unless you tell it to do otherwise (by including a pathname with
the command). Also known as the default or working directory.
Current drive
The disk drive from which MS-DOS executes your next
command, unless you tell it to do otherwise (by including a
drive designator with the command). Also known as the default
drive.
Cursor
The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen.
Cylinders
See Tracks.
Data
Information such as text or graphics stored or processed by a
computer.
Data diskette
A formatted diskette on which you store data files (as opposed
to program files).
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