Subdirectory
In a hierarchical disk directory structure, a group of files in a
directory that is contained within another directory or the root
directory.
Surface mounted
A method of connecting a device (such as a microprocessor
chip) directly to the surface of the system board instead of
soldering it into holes pre-drilled to hold it.
Switch
An optional specifier added to an MS-DOS command that
modifies the way the command works. Switches are typically
preceded by a / (forward slash). See also
Command
and
Parameter.
System diagnostics
A series of tests you can perform on the computer’s
components and some peripheral devices to make sure they are
functioning correctly.
System diskette
A diskette that contains the operating system and that can be
used to boot the computer.
Tape drive
The physical device that allows you to insert large-capacity
magnetic tape cartridges for compact data storage and backup.
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