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F
FAT
File Allocation Table. A table near the beginning of a drive that
identifies the location of everything on the drive.
flash ROM
Method in which a computer's BIOS ROM can be upgraded without
replacing the ROM BIOS chip.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. A method of transferring files between two
computers on a TCP/IP network (such as the Internet). "Anonymous
FTP" (the most common usage on the Internet) allows a user to
download files without having an account at the remote computer.
function key
The set of keys on the keyboard (usually F1 through F12) that let you
get help and error message information or quickly select frequently
used commands.
G
graphics accelerator
A term referring to a higher end video controller that handles high-
speed graphics and usually contains several megabytes of onboard
video memory.
GUI
Graphical User Interface. Method of presenting information on a
computer screen utilizing icons, pull-down menus, and a mouse.
H
hertz
(Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
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