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Driver
A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices
into the exact from required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired
results from that particular equipment.
ECP
Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection
between electronic devices.
ESD
Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity form a static charge which has built-up
slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get form brushing
hair on a dry day.
Extended Memory
All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.
FCC
Federal Communication Commission.
Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.
GB
Gigabyte.
Hard drive
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.
Hexadecimal
A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number. (0-9, A, B, C, D, E, F) Example: 2F in
hexadecimal = 00101111 = 47 in decimal.
I/O
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form.
I/O Port
The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic
form.
IDE
Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive
unit.
Infrared
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.
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