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System diskette
A diskette that contains the operating system and can be used
to boot the computer.
Tape drive
The physical device that allows you to insert large-capacity
magnetic tape cartridges for compact data storage and backup.
UNIX
An operating system that supports multitasking and is
especially suited to multi-user environments. UNIX is
compatible with a range of computers, from personal
computers to mainframes. See also
Operating system.
VGA
Video Graphics Array. A high-resolution display adapter that
provides a variety of video modes. Your computer’s built-in
VGA controller supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 on a
compatible monitor, depending on the amount of video RAM.
Video curd
See Display adapter card.
Write
To transfer data to a storage device (such as a disk) or an
output device (such as a monitor or printer). See also
Read.
Write-protect
To protect the data on a diskette from being changed by setting
the write-protect switch on a 3.5-inch diskette or by placing a
write-protect tab over the notch on a 5.25-inch diskette. You
cannot change data on a write-protected diskette.
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