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Parameter
A qualifier added to a command that tells the computer how to
perform the command (such as what data file to use or what
particular conditions to expect). For example, in the command
FORMAT
A
I
, the
A
: parameter tells the computer to format the
diskette in drive A. See also Stitch.
Partition
The area defined on a hard disk to run an operating system. Also, to
divide a hard disk into separate logical drives.
Pathname
The list of directories MS-DOS must search through to locate a file. For
example, the pathname for a file named CONTRACT.TXT in the
BUSINESS subdirectory is \BUSINESS\CONTRACT.TXT.
PC card
These credit card-sized products provide a universal expansion
capability across PC platforms. PC cards can emulate a storage device
such as a hard disk, provide a fax/modem, or serve as a LAN adapter.
Your
system includes a PCMCIA Version 2.0 PC card slot which
accepts Type I or Type II cards (up to 5 mm thick). See also
PCMCIA.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. This
organization sets the technical standard of interchangeability for
68-pin PC cards among a variety of computer and other electronic
products. Cards meeting the PCMCIA standard can be exchanged
freely among several devices. See also PC
card.
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An input/output connection on a computer to which you can attach a
peripheral device.
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