Peripheral device
An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected to a computer that depends on the computer for its operation.
Port
A physical input/output socket on a computer to which you can connect a peripheral device.
Tests that the computer runs to check its internal circuitry and configuration each time you turn it on.
Process ID number
A number OS/2 appends to each process it runs. When you run a process in the background, OS/2 displays its process ID number on the screen. Also called a handle.
Processor speed
See Operating speed.
Program
A file that contains coded instructions and tells a computer what to do and how to do it.
Prompt
A message the screen displays to request information or tell you what action you need to perform next. See also
Command prompt.
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