8 Glossary
overwrite
Storing information at a location where information is already
stored, thus destroying the original information.
P
page
A type of message transmission in which a message is sent or
received via modem to a paging device from a computer (with
paging communications software) or telephone.
parallel interface
Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time.
parallel printer
A printer with a parallel interface.
parameter
A characteristic of a device or system.
partition
Process of dividing mass storage (hard disk drive) into isolated or
separate sections. Partitioning a hard drive creates additional
logical drives, e.g., a 5.1-GB hard drive partitioned into three
logical drives creates drives C, D, and E. Partitioning facilitates
file management by allowing you to isolate the computer’s
operating system to drive C while storing applications and data
files on separate drives D and E (also referred to as partitions).
password
A string of characters that the user must enter before the system
allows access or system privileges.
PC Card
A credit card-sized peripheral interface standard for portable
devices. Types of PC cards (also known as PCMCIA cards)
currently offered by major vendors include fax/modems, LAN,
storage cards, and wireless communications devices.
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