MS-DOS

Microsoft Disk Operating System. The operating system most commonly used with your computer. MS-DOS is a command- based, single-user, single-tasking operating system. See also DOS, OS/2, and Operating system.

Multifrequency monitor

A monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and can display in a variety of resolutions.

Multitasking

The ability of a computer and an operating system to work on more than one command or task at a time. The tasks are actually not performed at the same time, but assigned priorities and rapidly processed by the computer in sequential order. See also OS/2 and UNIX.

Network server

The main computer in a network which controls access to the rest of the network computers (called workstations). The server also provides mass storage, programs, and other resources to the workstations.

Network server mode

An optional password mode that provides special security if you are using your computer as a network server. See also Password.

Numeric keypad

The number and cursor control keys grouped to the right of the keyboard. The operation of the dual-use keys on the numeric keypad is controlled by the [G] key.

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