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Code
A system of symbols for representing data or instructions. Also
any software program or part of a program.
Code page
A table that defines the country-specific or language-specific
character set you are using.
Command
An instruction you enter (usually on a keyboard) to direct your
computer to perform a specific function.
Command prompt
The symbol or message that tells you MS-DOS is loaded and
ready to receive instructions. The default command prompt
displays the current drive and directory. If you are logged onto
drive A, the command prompt looks like this:
Configuration
The particular setup of a group of components. For example, a
typical system configuration consists of a computer with one
diskette drive and one hard disk drive and a monitor, connected
to a printer.
Control code
A command (generated when you hold down
another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to
perform a specific function.
Conventional memory
The memory in your computer (up to 640KB) used by MS-DOS
and application programs. Also called base memory or main
memory.
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