IBM Personal Computer

DIP switch. One of a set of small switches mounted in
a dual in-line package.
disk. Loosely, a magnetic disk.
diskette. A thin, flexible magnetic disk and a semirigid
protective jacket, in which the disk is permanently
enclosed. Synonymous with flexible disk.
diskette drive. A device for storing data
on and
retrieving data from a diskette.
display.
(1) A visual presentation of data. (2) A device
for visual presentation of information on any temporary
character imaging device. (3) To present data visually.
EIA/CCITT. Electronic Industries
Association/International Telegraph and Telephone
Consultative Committee.
FCC. Federal Communications Commission.
fixed disk drive. In the IBM Personal Computer, a unit
consisting of nonremovable magnetic disks, and a
device for storing data on and retrieving
data from the
disks.
flexible disk. Synonym for diskette.
format. The arrangement or layout of data
on a data
medium.
hardware. (1) Physical equipment used in data
processing, as opposed to programs, procedures, rules,
and associated documentation. (2) Contrast with
software.
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