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standalone A computer used on its own rather than linked
into a network.
stop bit A serial communications parameter used to
make sure that transmitting and receiving
equipment are in step with one another.
systemboard The main printed circuit board inside a computer
on which the processor and RAM are attached.
text editor A program which allows you to create and edit
batch files and other text files.
utility A program used by the operating system to
organise and control files, disks and devices.
VGA A video graphics adapter and standard providing
a selection of screen modes.
Windows 3.11 A set of programs which extends the MS-DOS
operating system. It provides a graphical user
interface (GUI) based on windows, icons, menus
and the use of a mouse.
Windows 95 or
Windows NT
Newer versions of Windows 3.11 which supports
Plug and play and greater security and power
management.
word length Serial communications parameter defining the
length of one character of information to be
transmitted or received.
write protect The mechanism provided on a floppy disk to
prevent the information on it from being
changed.
ZIF Zero Insertion Force. A type of socket that uses a
lever to lock and release the component in the
socket.
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