Viglen VX2000 Chassis User Guide
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Bit
Synonym for Binary digit. A single unit of information which
can hold a value of 0 or 1.
Boot
The name given to the program that runs on the computer
when it is first switched on. Can also be a verb related to
running the program.
BSI
British Standards Institute.
Bps
Bits per second.
Buffer
An
area
of
temporary
storage.
Bus
One or more conductors used for transmitting signals.
Byte
A unit of data made up of eight Bits.
C / C++
A programming language.
Cache
A small area of high-speed memory.
Cathode Ray
Normally referred to as a monitor or VDU.
Tube (CRT)
Character
A symbol on the screen or same as a Byte.
CMOS
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A logic circuit
family that uses very little power.
COM1, COM2
The names given to the serial communications ports in
COM3, COM4
DOS.
CONFIG.SYS
A special purpose file which has the configuration details for
the computer to set itself to when powered up.
CPS
Characters
per
second.
CSA
Canadian
Standards
Association.
Cursor
A bar on the screen that indicates where the input from
the keyboard will be displayed.
DC
Direct current. Normally associated with battery current.
