HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Reference Manual page 98

binary digit
A representation of the basic building block of all computer information using the
symbols 0 and 1. The data represented by one binary digit is equal to one bit.
See bit, byte.
BIOS
See Basic Input Output System.
bit
A unit of measurement used to describe the smallest possible piece of computer
information, represented as a binary digit. Eight bits is equal to one byte.
See byte, binary digit.
boot
To start up a computer. During the start-up process, information necessary for the
computer to operate is loaded into the memory.
browser
A program used to access and view information. See Web browser.
bug
An error in computer program code.
bulletin board
A computerized meeting and announcement system that can be accessed directly by
dialing the bulletin board system telephone number using a modem or through an ISP
connection and the Internet.
bus
The main communication path used by the components of a computer.
byte
A unit of measurement used to describe a quantity of data, equal to eight bits. A
character is one byte in size. See bit.
CAB files
Files in the Windows directory on your hard disk that contain the Microsoft Windows
(CABinet files)
operating system distribution files. These files are automatically accessed when
necessary.
cable modem
A device that provides constant access to the Internet through a cable Internet service
provider.
cache
A portion of memory where frequently used information is duplicated for the purpose
of instant access. See memory.
CardBus PC card
A 32-bit PC card. See PC card.
CD
See compact disc. Compare with digital versatile disc, digital video disc.
CD-ROM
See compact disc.
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