Epson LT-286e Glossary, To load a program or an operating system into the computer’s memory, A measure of data transmission speed. Usually equivalent to bits per second

Baud rate

A measure of data transmission speed. Usually equivalent to bits per second.

Bit

A binary digit (0 or 1). The smallest unit of information a computer can store. Eight bits make one byte.

Boot

To load a program or an operating system into the computer’s memory.

Byte

A sequence or group of eight bits. In the ASCII encoding system, a byte represents one character of data.

C G A

Color Graphics Adapter. A type of color monitor that can display graphics. You can plug a CGA monitor directly into the built-in CRT connector on the side panel of the Equity LT-286e.

Character

Anything you can print or display in a single space on the page or screen, including numbers, letters, punctuation marks, and graphic symbols.

Chip

A hardware component of your system (formally known as an integrated circuit). Examples of chips include memory chips and the 80C286 microprocessor.

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