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A security step performed by a domain
controller for the filers domain, or by the
filer itself, using its
/etc/passwd
file.
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When you boot your computer, MS-DOS
runs any commands contained in the text
file, autoexec.bat (after running any com-
mands in the config.sys file). An
autoexec.bat file is not required to boot
MS-DOS, but provides a convenient place
to run commands that are essential for
setting up a consistent computing envi-
ronmentsuch as loading mouse or
network software.
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A copy of a program or data file. As a
precaution, you should back up your
computers hard-disk drive on a regular
basis. Before making a change to the con-
figuration of your computer, you should
back up important start-up files, such as
autoexec.bat and config.sys for
MS-DOS or win.ini and system.ini for
Windows.
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Synonym for conventional memory. See
also conventional memory.
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Acronym for Beginners All-Purpose Sym-
bolic Instruction Code, a programming
language. MS-DOS includes a version of
BASIC.
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An ASCII text file containing a list of com-
mands that run in sequence. Batch files
must have a filename extension of bat.
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Data transmission speed. For example,
modems are designed to transmit data at
one or more specified baud rate(s)
through the COM (serial) port of a
computer.
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Abbreviation for bulletin board service. A
computer system that serves as a central
location for accessing data or relaying
messages by modem. For example, Dells
TechConnect BBS contains the latest ver-
sion of software such as video drivers and
the
Dell Directory
. If your system has a
modem, you can access the BBS and
download the most recent version of this
software.
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A diagnostic system message in the form
of a series of beeps from your computers
speaker. Refer to your
Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide
for a complete dis-
cussion of system beep codes.
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Acronym for basic input/output system.
Your computers BIOS contains programs
stored on a ROM chip. The BIOS controls
the following:
Communications between the
microprocessor and peripheral
devices, such as the keyboard and
the video adapter
Miscellaneous functions, such as
system messages
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The smallest unit of information interpret-
ed by your computer.
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The size of a block. See also block and
striping.
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When you start your computer, it clears
all memory, initializes devices, and loads
the operating system. Unless the operat-
ing system fails to respond, you can
reboot (also called warm boot) your com-
puter by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>;
otherwise, you must perform a cold boot
by pressing the reset button (if your com-
puter has one) or by turning the computer
off, then back on.
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You can start your computer from a dis-
kette in drive A. To make a bootable
diskette, insert a diskette in drive A, type
sys a:
at the command line prompt, then
press <Enter>. Use this bootable diskette
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