Glossary-3
cold boot
Process of starting up the computer by turning on the
power. If power is already on, the process means to turn off
the computer and turn it on again. A cold boot reinitializes
all devices.
compact disk
(CD) A non-erasable storage disc that is read optically by
means of a laser. Holds more than 500 megabytes of data.
CONFIG.SYS
A text file that tells the computer where in memory to load
the operating system, what device drivers to install, and
what memory management features to activate.
conventional RAM
The first megabyte of RAM in the system which contains
640 KB of base memory and 384 KB of reserved memory.
cursor
A movable image on the display screen that indicates where
the next entered data appears.
D diskette
A thin flexible platter coated with a magnetic material for
storing information.
diskette drive
A magnetic drive that writes on and retrieves data from
a diskette.
E expansion option
Add-on hardware that expands system performance and
versatility.
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