Megabyte (MB)
A unit used to measure storage space (in a computer’s
memory or on a disk). One megabyte equals 1,048,576
bytes.
Memory
The area where your computer stores data. Memory
contents can be permanent and inalterable (ROM) or
temporary (RAM).
Microprocessor
A small version of a CPU contained on one semiconductor
chip.
Modem
A device that allows a computer to transmit signals over
telephone lines so it can send and receive data. Modem
stands for MOdulator/DEModulator.
Monitor
The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays
information.
MS-DOS
An operating system from Microsoft. See DOS, Operating
system.
NiCad
Nickel Cadmium. The rechargeable battery pack inside the
Equity LT contains eight nickel cadmium batteries.
Operating system
A collection of programs that allow a computer to control
its operations. The operating system determines how
programs run on the computer and supervises all input and
output-for example, MS-DOS.
Parallel
The type of interface that transmits data in groups of bits.
See Interface, Serial.
Parameter
A qualifier added to a command that tells the computer
what particular conditions to look for.
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