Technical data

peripheral
A device that provides the CPU with additional memory storage or
communication capability. Examples are disk and diskette drives, video
terminals, and printers.
port
The name of the socket or connector at the back of the computer to which a
terminal, printer, or other communication devices are connected.
printer
A peripheral device that provides paper copies of information stored on the
system.
prompt
Words or characters that the system displays to indicate that it is waiting for
you to enter a command.
RAM
Random-access memory. Memory that can be both read and written to and can
randomly access any location during normal operations. The type of memory
the system uses to store the instructions of programs currently being run.
Compare with ROM.
random-access memory
See RAM.
read-only memory
See ROM.
ROM
Read-only memory. A memory whose contents cannot be modified. The system
can use the data contained in a ROM but cannot change it. Compare with
RAM.
SCSI
Small computer system interface. It is an interface designed for connecting
disks and other peripheral devices to computer systems. SCSI is defined by an
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard and is used by many
computer and peripheral vendors throughout the industry.
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