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Glossary
Econet — This is a means of connecting two or more computers together so that they can
communicate with each other and share information. It is a type of Local Area Network
(LAN) produced by Acorn. Contact your supplier for details.
eject — Press the disc eject button to eject a floppy disc.
Ethernet — Another type of LAN, developed by Xerox Corporation.
expansion card — An extra PCB fitted to your computer that will make it more versatile and
powerful. Expansion cards are available from your supplier.
file — A collection of information bundled together and given a name to identify it. For
instance, a letter written on a word processor, a program, a palette definition.
file access — Controls who else can look at or change any of your files if your computer is
connected to a network (like Econet or Ethernet).
file locks — Prohibit other users on a network from looking at or changing your files and
prevent you from accidentally deleting files you have protected.
Filer menu — Menu displayed when you click Menu over a directory display.
filing system — (e.g. ADFS) —A logical and structured way of storing and manipulating files.
See the RISC OS 3 User Guide for more information.
floppy discs — Removable discs for storing information. Your computer uses 3.5 inch
floppy discs.
font — Typeface that the computer uses (e.g. Homerton, Trinity).
format — Formatting a disc prepares it to receive information from the computer.
function keys — Set of keys along the top of the keyboard. What they do depends on which
application you are using.
hard disc —A storage device fitted permanently inside the computer. Can hold much more
information than a floppy disc.
high density floppy disc — Floppy disc capable of holding 1600KB (1.6 MB) of information
when formatted under ADFS (1440KB under MSDOS).
icon bar — Strip along the lower edge of the desktop showing icons for devices and
applications currently accessible from the computer's memory.
icons — Small pictures representing applications, devices, files, directories and so on.
input focus — When the input focus is on a particular file's window, you can alter that file (
type in text, add graphics etc). The title bar and other icons on the window will
change colour.
keyboard — Built in or attached to computer by a curly cable. You use it to input
information to the computer.
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