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Glossary
volume A hard disk partition, with a specific name and
size, created for storage of applications and documents.
On Mac Disk, a volume is created using the Add Volume
command of the Volume Manager application.
volume directory A Volume Manager window that gives
infonnation about each volume on the Mac Disk;
accessed by opening the Volume Manger application.
volume
startup
8tatus The
manual
or
AUTO
status of a
volwne; determines whether the volume becomes active
automatically on startup or must be made active using
the Volume Manager application; controlled
by
means of
the volume startup status buttons
in
the Volume Manager
Davong Mac Disk
window.
volume status The active or inactive state of a Mac Disk
volume; controlled
by
means of the volume status buttons
in
the Volume Manager
Davong
Mac
Disk
window. See also
active volume
and
inactive volume.
Winchester hard disk A hard
disk
system with head
assemblies that are continuously loaded, low mass, and
highly compliant; features a completely sealed,
contamination-free environment that allows the disk
heads to float a few microns above the disk platters.
write To record data onto storage Inedia such as a
hard disk or diskette.
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