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operating system for IBM-compatible personal computers.
DRAM - The most common type of computer RAM, called D-RAM or DRAM.
driver - A program that controls a device. Every device, whether it be a printer,
disk drive, or keyboard, must have a driver program.
DVD - Originally called Digital Video Disc since it was used mostly for video,
now called Digital Versatile Disc, similar to a CD only with greater storage
capacity.
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flash BIOS - BIOS which can be updated.
flash memory - A memory chip that keeps its information even when the com-
puter is powered off. Used in BIOS which can be updated, like the system in
your computer.
flash ROM BIOS - see flash BIOS.
function key - The keys F1, F2, … which have specific functions assigned to
them. By pressing one of the function keys you can execute certain commands
depending on the computer and operating system you are using.
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GB (Gigabyte) - A unit of storage, one gigabyte is equal to 1,024 megabytes.
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