System diskette
A diskette that contains the operating system and can be used to boot the computer.
Tape driveThe physical device that allows you to insert large-capacity magnetic tape cartridges for compact data storage and backup.
UNIX
An operating system that supports multitasking and is especially suited to multi-user environments. UNIX is compatible with a range of computers, from personal computers to mainframes. See also Operating system.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A high-resolution display adapter that provides a variety of video modes. Your computer’s built-in VGA controller supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 on a compatible monitor, depending on the amount of video RAM.
Video curd
See Display adapter card.
Write
To transfer data to a storage device (such as a disk) or an output device (such as a monitor or printer). See also Read.
Write-protect
To protect the data on a diskette from being changed by setting the write-protect switch on a 3.5-inch diskette or by placing a write-protect tab over the notch on a 5.25-inch diskette. You cannot change data on a write-protected diskette.