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Glossary
color palette
colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular
time.
compatibility
devices can work together harmoniously, using the same
commands, formats, or language as another.
configuration
a single computer system. (2) How parts of the system are
set up (that is, configured).
controller
computer to a peripheral device and vice versa. For
example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all
require controllers.
—See
CPU
CPU cache
the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily
stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute
commands and programs. See also
cache
cursor
that indicates the position where characters will appear
when you enter data.
D
Desktop
desktop found in Windows
Windows
default
not specify an alternative setting.
device
be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside
the computer's case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are
examples of devices.
device driver
computer to communicate with a device.
dialog box
system or a program giving a direction or requesting input
from the user.
—A set of specified colors that establishes the
—The extent to which computers, programs, or
—(1) The collection of components that make up
—A device that controls the transfer of data from a
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
—A section of very fast memory residing between
.
—An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line)
—Offers the traditional look and feel of the Windows
®
operating system.
—The setting selected by a program when the user does
—A component attached to the computer. Devices may
—A program (called a "driver") that permits a
—An on-screen window displayed by the operating
.
cache, L1 cache, L2
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7 and earlier releases of the
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