
Glossary
Controller
Integrated hardware and software controllers that control the functions of certain internal or peripheral devices (for example, the keyboard controller).
Cursor
Collective term for mouse pointer and text cursor.
Cursor Control
Keypad on the keyboard for controlling the cursor.
D
DC
Direct Current. Unidirectional electrical current.
DIMM
Dual Inline Memory Module. Memory RAM chips that are installed on the PCB, similar to the more common SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) chips. The DIMM with its
Device Configuration
The configuration of a programming device contains information on hardware and device options, such as memory configuration, drive types, monitor, network address, etc. The data are stored in a configuration file and enable the operating system to load the correct device drivers and configure the correct device parameters.
If changes are made to the hardware configuration, the user can change entries in the configuration file using the SETUP program.
Disk Drive
The disk drive (floppy disk drive) is used to store programs and data on diskette (write access) or to load from diskette to the computer (read access).
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