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ROM
- Read Only Memory. This is data stored on an IC in the
computer.
RS-232
- RS232 is a standardized communications interface be-
tween data communication equipment and your com-
puter.
setup
- This section guides you through the preparations you'll
need to make before operating your computer. If this is
your first computer, you're advised to read this section
carefully. Although this system has been designed to be
as foolproof as an ordinary television set, a careful read-
ing of this section will help you to ensure the long life and
troublefree operation of your computer.
software
- Computer programs such as a word processor, operating
system or programming languages.
synchronous transmission
- Syncopated transmission of signals between devices.
Turbo
- High-speed
virtual disk
- Also referred to as a RAM disk, this is a portion of
memory used to simulate a hard disk.
window
- An independent screen that can be invoked onto the
monitor and in which data can be viewed, altered or
stored.
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