Math Coprocessor - Epson Powerspan User Manual

LAN
Local Area Network. A series of computers connected by cables
in order to share software, data, and peripheral devices, as well
as communicate with each other. LANs are usually composed
of at least two or more computers running special network
software, such as Novell
operating in a LAN environment can also be used as
stand-alone computers.
LIM
EMS 4.0
Version 4.0 of the Lotus
Specification-a description of a capability your computer has
for supporting programs that use expanded memory. See also
Expanded memory.
Main system board
The board built into your computer containing the circuitry and
the primary components your computer needs to operate.
Other boards, such as option cards, can be installed in the
option slots (bus connectors) on the main system board. Also
called motherboard.
Mapping
The method used to mark the geographic location of a resource
within the memory address space.
Math
coprocessor
An optional device that enables the computer to process
mathematical calculations faster by using floating point
numbers instead of whole numbers. This speeds up certain
math and graphics operations performed by programs that use
this type of calculation.
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NetWare. Personal computers
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Expanded Memory
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