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LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
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Glossary
Backup
– (1) The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different (and safe) storage device from where
it can be retrieved at a later time if needed. (2) A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the
original, for the purposes of retrieval in case the original is erased, damaged, or destroyed.
Bit
– The smallest measure of computerized data, either a 1 or a 0. Eight bits equal one byte, or one character.
Block
– A very small section of the storage media comprised of one or more sectors. A block is the smallest amount of space
allocated on a drive for data storage. By default, a sector of data consists of 512 bytes.
Buffer
– RAM cache that is faster than the data that is being delivered. Buffers are used so data may be stored and deliv-
ered to the receiving item as it is needed.
Bus
– Electronic links that enable data to flow between the processor, RAM and extension cables (peripherals).
Byte
– A sequence of adjacent binary digits, or bits, considered as a unit, 8 bits in length. There are 8 bits in 1 byte. See
also MB (Megabyte) or GB (Gigabyte).
Cache, -ing
– This is an area of electronic storage (usually RAM) set aside to store frequently used data from electro-me-
chanical storage (hard drives, floppy disks, CD/DVD-ROM, tape cartridges, etc.) Therefore, storing frequently used data in
RAM can enhance your system’s overall response to disk-intensive operations significantly.
Configuration
– When talking about a PC, configuration is understood to be the sum of the internal and external compo-
nents of the system, including memory, disk drives, the keyboard, the video subsystem and other peripherals, such as the
mouse, modem or printer. The configuration also implies software: the operating system and various device managers (driv-
ers), as well as hardware settings and options set by the user via configuration files.
Controller
– This is a component or an electronic card (referred to in this case as a “controller card”) that enables a com-
puter to communicate with or manage certain peripherals. The controller manages the operation of the peripheral associ-
ated with it, and links the PC bus to the peripheral via a ribbon cable inside the PC. An external controller is an expansion
card which fills one of the free slots inside your PC and which enables a peripheral (CD-ROM drive, scanner or printer, for
instance) to be connected to the computer.
Cross-platform
– Term that refers to a device that is able to be operated by both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Glossary
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