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driver Software which controls a device such as a
printer or a mouse.
edge connector The set of connectors engraved along the edge
of an adapter card which fits into an expansion
slot.
error messages Messages which the computer displays on the
screen if the software discovers something
wrong when it tries to process a command or
program.
Ethernet A commonly used networking standard.
expansion slot Slots designed for add-on cards to be fitted into
the computer.
expansion card See adapter card.
file A collection of related information stored on a
disk and referred to by a filename.
floppy disk A disk which can store information and which is
inserted in a floppy disk drive for use.
format Prepare a disk for use by a particular operating
system.
graphics adapter An adapter which enables the computer to
display text and graphics on a monitor.
graphics mode A screen mode based on individual pixels rather
than complete characters.
hard disk A fixed disk fitted inside a computer; it can store
large amounts of information. Sometimes
referred to as a "fixed" or "Winchester" disk.
hardware Components which make up the computer and
associated devices.
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