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Working with S5-DOS/ST
C79000-G8576-C760-03
In the SETUP menu under “Co-processor” the system indicates
automatically whether the 80387 arithmetic processor is present or
absent. The arithmetic processor allows faster and more accurate
calculation of arithmetic, logarithmic and trigonometric operations.
See Microprocessor
The directory that you are currently working in.
Collective term for mouse pointer and text cursor.
See SETUP
This is a square window in the Windows graphical user interface
that appears temporarily to request or supply information. Many
dialog boxes have options you must select before Windows can
carry out a command. Some dialog boxes also contain warnings or
explanations as to why a command cannot be carried out.
A directory is a list where the names of and references to files and
to subdirectories are stored.
Disk drives are used to store programs and data on diskette (write
access) or to load from the diskette to the computer (read access).
The diskette (floppy disk) is an external direct access memory on
which all types of files and programs can be stored. The storage
medium is a round magnetic disk in a plastic cover to protect it
from getting scratched.
Co-Processor
CPU
Current Directory
Cursor
D
Device
Configuration
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Directory
Disk Drive
Diskette
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