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authoring program: A software development environment used to create multimedia
applications that reduce complex instructions to simple user tasks such as
menu selection, mouse manipulation or typing. Such programs enable
communicators to develop interactive courseware or presentations on
personal computers without extensive programming knowledge.
AUTOEXEC.BAT: A batch file containing MS-DOS commands that the computer
performs every time you start or restart it. For example, it contains commands
that load the Windows operating system. See also batch file .
AVI (Audio Video Interleaved): Microsoft Corporation’s trade name for synchronization
and digital compression of video and audio signals.
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backup: A copy of a file, usually on removable disk or tape, kept in case the original is
lost or damaged. It’s a good idea to keep backup copies of all your important
files.
bandwidth: The amount of data that can be transmitted per second over a
communications channel. Bandwidth is measured in bits per second (bps) for
digital devices and in cycles per second (cps) for analog devices.
base memory: See conventional memory .
basic input/output system (BIOS): A set of basic computer instructions in read-only
memory (ROM). The CPU’s BIOS contains the information the computer
needs to perform such tasks as determining the amount of memory, checking
for the presence of devices, and loading the operating system. Some system
components have their own BIOS.
batch file: A file, ending with a .BAT extension, containing MS-DOS commands that you
can perform together, rather than typing them one at a time. Batch files are
useful if you have a series of MS-DOS commands that you need to type fairly
often. For example, you could use a batch file for the commands needed to log
on to a network. See also AUTOEXEC.BAT .