Glossary
boot To start or restart the computer. During the startup process, information necessary for the computer to operate is loaded into memory.
See also main memory.
browser Software that searches for, displays, and downloads text, graphics, sound, and video from the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are two popular browsers.
bug A mistake in the design of computer software or hardware. Because of their complexity, many have minor bugs. As soon as the manufacturer becomes aware of the problem, modifications are made
to correct it.
bulletin board An electronic notice board on the Internet where people can post notices for others with similar interests. Professional organizations and clubs often have bulletin boards for members to share information and opinions.
byte Eight bits of data (eight
individual electronic on/off signals, strung together to make a message that the computer can interpret). Most information is organized into bytes. One byte of data is usually required to represent a single character that you can see on the screen (a letter, number, punctuation mark, or other symbol). For example, the byte 01001000 represents the capital letter H. See also bit.
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cable modem A modem that allows you to access the Internet through your cable television provider. Continuously connected to the Internet, the cable modem allows
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