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adapter: A device that provides a compatible connection between two units. For
example, the computer’s built-in display adapter takes information from the
computer and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a
number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent
adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a
controller.
address: 1) A number that identifies the location of information, such as the name of a file
or a value for processing, in a computer system or network. A device may use
a specific memory address to transfer information to and from the computer.
See also hexadecimal . 2) A series of characters that identifies the location of a
user’s electronic mailbox.
Advanced Power Management: An industry standard for monitoring and conserving
power consumption, particularly on battery-operated portable computers.
Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI) . A standard governing how devices on
multiple SCSI channels interact with each other and with the rest of the
system.
allocate: To assign space or resources for a specific task. This is often used to refer to
memory or disk space.
alphanumeric: Consisting of numbers, symbols and letters you can type or print.
alternating current (AC): Electric current that reverses its direction at regular intervals.
This type of power is usually supplied to residential and commercial wall
outlets.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) character set: The set of characters
available in Microsoft Windows (or other operating systems). The character set
includes letters, numbers, symbols and foreign language characters.