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Terms
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*.*
This abbreviation means all files in the directory. The com
mand "copy a:*.* b:" means copy all files from the disk in drive A
nto the disk in drive B.
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Application software
Another name for software, programs, or
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application programs. Software is written in a computer language
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and consists of a series of instructions that tell the computer to
perform tasks.
Backup disk A copy of any disk you make with the diskcopy,
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copy, or backup command. (See the MS-DOS User's Reference for
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more information on the backup command.) You should always
make a backup copy of the ms-dos master disk before you begin
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using ms-dos on a routine basis. Store the master disk in a safe
place and use the copy for your work.
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Byte
A unit of information on a computer. You can use the
f)
dir command to see how many bytes, or characters, are in a file.
Character A letter, number, or symbol that you type at your
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keyboard or see on your screen.
Command
A short program that tells ms-dos how to do a
specific task.
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CONTROL key
Used in combination with other keys to give
ms-dos special commands such as "stop the last command" and
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"stop the display from scrolling." Press the control key at the
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same time as you press another key.
CONTROL-C
A control key sequence that stops a command while
^-k
it is running. See also control key.
CONTROL-S
A control key sequence that stops or restarts the
scrolling of the screen display. See also control key.
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Copy An ms-dos command that copies one or more files on the
same disk, or from one disk to another.
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Cursor
The lighted shape on the screen that shows where the
next character you type will appear. The cursor is usually a blink
ing line or small box.
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