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disk cache: A program that reserves a portion of memory for the infor-
mation most recently read from or written to a disk. Since reading
from and writing to memory is quicker than using a disk drive,
disk caches can considerably improve system performance.
disk drive: The device designed to read and write information and pro-
grams on a diskette or hard disk.
diskette: (also called floppy disk) A thin, flexible disk in a protective
jacket that stores magnetically encoded information used by a
computer. Diskettes can be removed from the computer, and come
in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch.
display: An external monitor, flat plasma display, or liquid crystal dis-
play (LCD) used as a computer output device.
documentation: The set of manuals and/or other instructions written
for the users of a computer system or program. Computer system
documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial informa-
tion as well as descriptions of system functions.
double-density diskette: A diskette that holds up to 360KB (5.25-inch)
or 720KB (3.5-inch) of information.
download: To receive a file from another computer through a modem.
See also upload.
driver: See device driver.
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enable: To turn a computer option on.
erase: See delete.
escape: Cancel the task currently in progress.
execute: To perform a command or run a program.
executable file: A computer program that is ready to run. Application
programs and batch files are examples of executable files. Names
of executable files usually end with a .BAT, .COM or .EXE
extension.
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