Glossary - Epson Endeavor 468C User Manual

Conventional memory
The memory in the computer below 1MB that is available to
MS-DOS and application programs-usually 640KB. Also
called base memory or main memory.
Coprocessor
See Math coprocessor.
Copy-protected program
A program containing a software "lock" that prevents it from
being copied. See also Key disk.
CPU
Central Processing Unit. The primary device that interprets
instructions, performs tasks, keeps track of stored data, and
controls input and output operations. See also Microprocessor.
Cursor
The highlighted marker or pointer that shows where keystrokes
will appear when typed or where the next mouse command
will be executed.
Cylinders
The vertical alignment of tracks in a hard disk that can be lined
up under one read/write head. The number of tracks on a disk
is equal to the number of cylinders times the number of heads.
See also Tracks.
Default
Any value or setting choice that applies when you don't specify
an alternative. A default value stays in effect unless you
override it temporarily or change the default value itself.

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