Glossary
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 that make up the computer and
associated devices.
heatsink A metal construction placed on the processor to
dissipate heat from the processor. Sometimes a fan
is used instead.
high-density disk A 3.5 inch floppy disk holding 1.44 MB of
information.
IBM-compatible Capable of using software and components designed
for an IBM microcomputer.
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics. A standard hard disk
drive interface.
industry-standard The hardware and software most commonly used by
IBM-compatible microcomputers.
interface The means of communication between different
pieces of equipment - for example, the circuitry that
enables two pieces of equipment such as a
computer and a printer to communicate with each
other.
ISA Industry Standard Architecture. A type of bus used
as standard, available on all IBM compatible PCs
(see bus).
KB A measure of information (1 KB = 1024 bytes),
sometimes written as K, KByte or Kilobyte.
LAN Local area network; see network.
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