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Configuration
The particular setup of a group of components. A typical
system configuration consists of a computer with one diskette
drive and one hard disk drive connected
to
a monitor and a
printer.
Control code
A command (generated when you hold down
[
and press
another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to
perform a specific function.
Coprocessor
See Microprocessor.
Copy-protected program
A type of program that cannot be copied. Some copy-protected
programs require you to leave the program diskette in the
drive while you are using it. Some also require the computer to
be running at low speed (11 MHz) instead of high speed
(33
MHz).
See also Automatic
speed.
CPU
Central Processing Unit. The primary unit of the computer that
interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps
track of stored data, and controls all input and output
operations.
Cursor
The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen.
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