Glossary
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CardBus | CardBus is the commercial name for an advanced PC Card. The CardBus technology allows |
| computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are |
| concerned. See PCMCIA. |
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Abbreviation for Compact Disc | |
| MB in size, capable of being read from but not written to. |
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Short for Compact | |
| to it. A |
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CPU | The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brains of the computer; it processes the instructions |
| of your system’s programs. The CPU is also known as the processor or microprocessor and can |
| be found on the motherboard of your computer. |
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DC In | The Direct Current interface to which you connect your computer’s AC adapter. |
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Docking station | An additional device that you can connect to your notebook. The docking station contains |
| slots for expansion boards , bays for storage devices and ports for additional peripherals |
| (such as printers or monitors). |
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Driver | A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices. For example, in order for you to |
| be able to use a printer, you must first install its driver. Many drivers, such as the mouse |
| driver, come with the operating system. |
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Short for Digital Video Disc. A type of | |
| (maximum capacity can reach 17 GB). This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for |
| storing films. |
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