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software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system. Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system’s activities. See also hardware.
stop bit: One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications.
subpixel: Three elements, one red, one green and blue (RGB), that make up a pixel on the color LCD. The computer sets subpixels indepen- dently, each may emit a different degree of brightness. See also pixel.
synchronous: Having a constant time interval between successive bits, characters or events.
system disk: A disk that has been formatted with an operating system. For
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terminal: A
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TouchPad: A pointing device inte- grated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest.
TTL:
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Universal Serial Bus: This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer.
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VGA: Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software.
volatile memory: Random access memory (RAM) that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer.
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warm start: Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off.
window: A portion of the screen that can display its own application, document or dialog box. Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window.
Wireless LAN: Local Area Network (LAN) through wireless communication.
write protection: A method for protecting a diskette (floppy disk) from accidental erasure.
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