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Data
Information stored or processed by a computer.
Data diskette
A formatted diskette used to store files.
Data length
The number of bits per character in serial communications.
Default
Values or settings that take effect when the computer is
turned on or reset. A default value stays in effect unless
you override it temporarily by changing a setting or you
reset the default value itself.
Delimiter
A character or space used to separate different parts of an
MS-DOS command, usually a space or a semicolon.
Device
A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and
performs a specific task, such as a disk drive, a monitor, or
a printer.
Diagnostics
The tests and procedures the computer performs to check
its internal circuitry and set up its configuration.
DIP switches
Small switches on a piece of hardware such as the
computer, a printer, or the modem. DIP switch settings
control various functions and provide a system with
information about itself. DIP stands for Dual In-line
Package.
Directory
A list of the files stored on a disk or a part of a disk.
Disk
The collective term for both diskettes and hard disks.
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