module. (1) A program unit
that
is
discrete and
identifiable with respect to compiling, combining with
other units, and loading. (2) A packaged functional
hardware unit designed for use with other components.
monitor. Synonym for cathode ray tube display (CRT
display).
most-significant digit. The leftmost (non-zero) digit.
See also high-order position.
NTSC. National Television System Committee. A
group that has set United States television broadcast
standards.
operating system. Software
that
controls the execution
of programs;
an
operating system may provide services
such as resource allocation, scheduling,
input/output
control, and data management.
output. Pertaining to a device, process, or channel
involved in an output process,
or
to the data
or
states
involved in an output process.
output process. (1) The process that consists
of
the
delivery
of
data from a data processing system,
or
from
any part of it. (2) The return
of
information from a
data processing system to an end user, including the
translation
of
data from a machine language to a
language that the end user can understand.
paddle. A user supplied device that connects
to
the
Game Control Adapter.
personal computer. A small home
or
business computer
that has a processor and keyboard and
that
can be
connected to a television
or
some other monitor.
An
optional printer
is
usually available.
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