
boot To start or restart the computer. During the
See also main memory.
browser Software that searches for, displays, and downloads text, graphics, sound, and video from the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are two popular browsers.
bug A mistake in the design of computer software or hardware. Because of their complexity, many have minor bugs. As soon as the manufacturer becomes aware of the problem, modifications are made to correct it.
bulletin board An electronic notice board on the Internet where people can post notices for others with similar interests. Professional organizations and clubs often have bulletin boards for members to share information
and opinions.
byte Eight bits of data (eight individual electronic on/off signals, strung together to make a message that the computer can interpret). Most information is organized into bytes. One byte of data is usually
required to represent a single character that you can see on the screen (a letter, number, punctuation mark, or other symbol). For example, the byte 01001000 represents the capital letter H. See also bit.
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cable modem A modem that allows you to access the Internet via your cable television provider. Continuously connected to the Internet, it allows
CD (compact disc) Media used in a
over the data.
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