Megabyte (MB)

A unit used to measure storage space (in a computer’s memory or on a disk). One megabyte equals 1,048,576 bytes.

Memory

The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent and inalterable (ROM) or temporary (RAM).

Microprocessor

A small version of a CPU contained on one semiconductor chip.

Modem

A device that allows a computer to transmit signals over telephone lines so it can send and receive data. Modem stands for MOdulator/DEModulator.

Monitor

The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays information.

MS-DOS

An operating system from Microsoft. See DOS, Operating system.

NiCad

Nickel Cadmium. The rechargeable battery pack inside the Equity LT contains eight nickel cadmium batteries.

Operating system

A collection of programs that allow a computer to control its operations. The operating system determines how programs run on the computer and supervises all input and output-for example, MS-DOS.

Parallel

The type of interface that transmits data in groups of bits. See Interface, Serial.

Parameter

A qualifier added to a command that tells the computer what particular conditions to look for.

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