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5–10 Learning More About Your Computer
Understanding Computer Terms
disc image
A single large file which is an exact representation of the whole set of
data and programs as it will appear on a CD in terms of both content
and logical format. This may be an ISO 9660 image or some
proprietary format such as the .cif format used by Easy CD Creator.
discussion group
A group discussion held on the Internet on a topic of mutual interest.
Instead of meeting in a classroom, students may meet for group
discussions on the Internet.
directory
See folder.
disk
Low-capacity, removable storage media made of flexible plastic film
encased in a hard plastic shell. Since the plastic film is flexible, the
3.5-inch disk is sometimes referred to as a floppy disk.
disk drive
The drive that reads and writes to a disk.
double-click
To push down and quickly release the left mouse button twice in rapid
succession to open an item.
download
To receive files from another computer on the Internet.
drive
A device that reads and sometimes writes to storage media. Examples
are CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Zip, diskette, and hard
drives.
driver
Software that enables the operating system (OS) to recognize and
operate devices installed in or attached to the computer, such as a
printer. All drives that use removable media and all peripheral devices
have drivers. You can download updated drivers from the
manufacturer’s Web site. See drive and peripheral. See also OS.