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O Operating system A series of programs that translate your com
mands to the computer, helping you perform such tasks as creat
ing files, running programs, and printing documents. See also Disk {)
operating system.
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P Print An ms-dos command that prints files on your printer. ,
Printer A printing device that is attached to your computer.
It lets you print files so that you have a paper copy or printout.
Program A set of instructions, written in computer language, \^J
that tells the computer how to perform some task.
Prompt A word or symbol that ms-dos shows on the screen to i \
tell you it is ready for you to type something. The standard ms-dos ^-^
prompt consists of the default drive letter (usually A, B, or C) and
a greater-than sign. An example of the ms-dos prompt is B>. ,
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R Rename An ms-dos command that renames files. You can use
the abbreviation ren in place of the full command name.
RETURN key The key you usually press after entering data or \^J
text, or after you type an ms-dos command. On some computers
the return key is called the enter key.
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S Scrolling The movement of text on your screen as it rolls up v->/
and off the top of the screen.
Software The programs, routines, or instructions that allow the ^J
computer to perform tasks. Some examples of software include:
operating systems, word processing programs, and spreadsheets.
T Task Something your computer does when you give it a com- V_>
mand. A program is an example of a task.
Type An ms-dos command that displays files on the monitor. < \
V Volume label An internal name on a disk. You should put
a volume label on each of your disks to help you identify them.
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W Write-protect tab The small, removable tab that covers the v*^
write-protect notch on a disk. You can copy information onto the
disk by removing the tab. See also Write-protected disk. / \
Write-protected disk A floppy disk that you can examine but
not change. These disks are called write-protected disks. They
usually have a small tab covering a notch on the right edge of the i)
disk. If the disk does not have a write-protect notch, you cannot v-^
change the information on the disk.
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