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Command
An instruction you enter or select to direct a computer program
to perform a specific function.
Command prompt
The symbol or message that displays on the screen to tell you
that the operating system is loaded and ready to receive
instructions. The default MS-DOS command
prompt displays
the current drive and directory. If you are logged onto drive
C,
the command prompt may look like this:
C
: \>.
Configuration
The particular setup of your computer’s internal and external
components. A typical configuration consists of a computer
with a certain amount of memory, one diskette drive, and one
hard disk drive connected to a monitor, printer, and keyboard.
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.
Conventional memory
The memory in the computer below 1MB that is available to
MS-DOS and application programs-usually 640KB. Also
called base memory or main memory.
Copy-protected program
A program containing a software “lock” that prevents it from
being copied. Some of these programs require you to leave the
program diskette in the drive while you use it. See also
Automatic speed
and
Key disk.
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