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	Glossary 259
RAM	random access memory
RFI	radio frequency interference
ROM	read-only memory
RTC	real-time clock
SCSI	small computer system interface
SDRAM	synchronous dynamic random access memory
SRAM	static random access memory
SVGA	super video graphics adapter
TFT	thin film transistor
USB	universal serial bus
URL	uniform resource locator
WAN	wide area network

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A	active-matrix display — A liquid crystal display (LCD) made
	from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix
	technology. Also known as a “TFT display,” in its simplest form
	there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell. This type of
	display works well with notebook computers because of its
	shallow depth and high-quality color. Active-matrix displays are
	viewable from wider angles than most passive-matrix displays.
	adapter — A device that provides a compatible connection
	between two units. For example, the computer’s internal display
	adapter receives information from the software and translates it
	into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of
	forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An
	intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing)
	may also be called a controller.