parent directory — A parent directory contains
subdirectories
and
files.
The files and
subdirectories you see in a
directory display
are "children" of this parent directory.
peripheral — An item of hardware (e.g. a
printer, monitor
or
modem)
connected to your
computer.
Pinboard — Application that makes use of the blank areas of the desktop. You can
drag
icons
onto the desktop itself and they will 'stick' there (still in the computer's memory,
just not open on the desktop).
pointer — Arrow displayed on the desktop. It moves when you move the mouse. Use it to
move,
change or select items on the desktop.
printer —
Peripheral
which prints
files
or documents onto paper.
printer driver Program that converts
files
into information that your
printer
can
understand and print.
printer manager — Application that oversees the printing process.
prompt — Signifies that you need to type in a command or supply information (e.g. the *
prompt that appears when you press F12).
quit — To close a
file
or
application
when you've finished using it, and remove its
window
from the screen.
RAM — Random Access Memory – part of the computer information storage system which is
accessible for storing or retrieving information without using discs. Information in RAM
is lost when the computer is switched off.
resources The means with which your computer runs programs and
applications.
Return key — Key on the keyboard that you press to signify the end of an instruction to the
computer (e.g. when you've finished typing in a
file
name in a writable menu box) or to
start a new line in an Edit file.
RISC OS — Stands for: Reduced Instruction Set Computer Operating System. See also
operating
system.
ROM — Read Only Memory – similar to RAM, but ROM doesn't go away when you switch
the computer off. The
operating
system and several applications and fonts are
permanently present in ROM.
root directory ($) — The top-level directory in a filing system (all other files, subdirectories etc
are contained in it).
save — Keep a permanent copy of a
file
in its current state (including any changes made
since the last save).
SCART —Type of connector used to connect some types of monitor or TV to the computer.
Gives better picture and sound quality than using an ordinary coaxial aerial cable.
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