Texas Instruments TravelMate 5000 Series User Reference Manual page 251

Glossary
expanded memory — The memory that utilizes an area of
the computer memory as a window, through which pages of
data are "passed."
extended memory — The internal
above the 1,024 KB
RAM
of conventional memory.
external commands — The utility programs of an operating
system (for example, that enable you to perform
MS-DOS)
occasional operations such as copying an entire floppy or
partitioning a hard drive.
external devices — The devices, usually for input and
output, connected to your computer to increase its
capability and usefulness. Examples include printers and
modems.
file — A group of organized data assembled for one
particular purpose, considered as one unit, and stored in
permanent offline storage, such as a drive or tape.
filename — A name that distinguishes one file from
another; may consist of alphabetical characters, numeric
characters, or a combination of both.
firmware — The software that is built into the hardware of a
computer and controls the functions of the hardware.
fixed drive — See hard drive.
floppy — A flat, circular medium that magnetically records
and provides access to stored data. It is divided into
concentric circular tracks and wedge-shaped sectors. The
diskette is sealed in a protective casing lined with a soft
material that cleans as the diskette rotates. The cover has
several openings and notches to accommodate the drive.
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