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Glossary
AppleTalk
A network communication system (and any software supporting
it) used by Macintosh systems, by printers, and often used by print networks.
Application
Any word processing or special program that can be installed in
your computer’s memory. WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, and Microsoft Word
are examples of applications.
ASCII
An acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
This coding scheme assigns numeric values to character data (letters, digits,
or symbols).
AUTOEXEC File
A special-purpose batch file (set of commands) that is
automatically executed when an operating system is started up. The DOS
version of this file is called AUTOEXEC.BAT.
Baud Rate or Baud
The data transfer rate between the computer and the
printer. The computer and the printer must be configured at the same baud
rate. It can be set from 300 to 38,400 baud, depending upon the type of
computer used.
Binary
A base 2 number system written with the digits 0 or 1.
Bit
An acronym for binary digit. The bit is the most fundamental unit of
information that a computer can accept. It has two states called 1 (one) and
0 (zero), or on and off, and can be used to represent a yes/no type of statement.
Bitmap
A grid composed of small dots used to define an image, line drawing,
or character. See also raster graphics.
Boolean
A method of expressing the logical relationships between entities
such as propositions or on-off computer circuits. This method was invented
by the nineteenth century English mathematician George Boole.
Buffer
Storage space used to compensate for a difference in rate or sequence
of data flow when transmitting data from one device to another.
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