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byte
The amount of storage space used to represent one character (such as a letter
or number). One byte contains eight bits. The following table describes other
commonly-used units of electronic storage space. These units are typically used
to describe amounts of available memory.
Kilobit (Kb)
Kilobyte (KB)
Megabit (Mb)
Megabyte (MB)
Gigabyte (GB)
cache memory
A block of reserved memory that improves computer performance by minimizing
the number of processor memory accesses. The computer achieves this by
storing recently used data or instructions in reserved memory, where it can be
retrieved more quickly.
CD-ROM
Compact Disk-Read Only Memory. The CD-ROM drive and CD-ROM disk
comprise an integral part of a multimedia computer system. The disk stores a
very large amount of audio, video, graphic and/or encyclopedic information that
is read by the drive for use in a computer application. Because the disk is read
only, you cannot write to the disk from your computer's hard drive, floppy drive,
or from your computer's memory.
ClientWORKS
ClientWORKS is the family of client management and networking tools that
Digital supports on its entire line of desktop personal computers. The Client
Management feature provides computer users with an easy method to keep
track of their components. See Desktop Management Interface.
1,024 bits
1,024 bytes
1,048,576 bits
1,048,576 bytes
1,073,741,824 bytes
Glossary
GL-3
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