Information stored or processed by a computer.
Data disketteA formatted diskette used to store files.
Data lengthThe number of bits per character in serial communications.
DefaultValues or settings that take effect when the computer is turned on or reset. A default value stays in effect unless you override it temporarily by changing a setting or you reset the default value itself.
DelimiterA character or space used to separate different parts of an
A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and performs a specific task, such as a disk drive, a monitor, or a printer.
Diagnostics
The tests and procedures the computer performs to check its internal circuitry and set up its configuration.
DIP switchesSmall switches on a piece of hardware such as the computer, a printer, or the modem. DIP switch settings control various functions and provide a system with information about itself. DIP stands for Dual
A list of the files stored on a disk or a part of a disk.
DiskThe collective term for both diskettes and hard disks.
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