Epson Apex 386/33 Canadian Product User Manual - Page 169
The Microsoft Disk Operating System. This is the most, interface, kilobyte KB, math coprocessor
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interface - A means for electronic machines to communicate. Interface also means to communicate with a computer and its peripheral components. kilobyte (KB) - A single data unit that is composed of 1024 bytes. math coprocessor - A math coprocessor lets you do arithmetic and calculations more efficiently. megabyte (MB) - A single data unit that is composed of 1,048,576 bytes. memory address - A hexadecimal or decimal value given to a memory location. microprocessor - This is an integrated circuit that receives coded instructions for execution. It is also referred to as a CPU. modem - A modem connects your computer with other computers over telephone lines. motherboard - It is the main printed circuit board in the system case. It is also known as a mainboard or systemboard. MS-DOS - The Microsoft Disk Operating System. This is the most popular operating system for IBM PCs and compatibles. network - A network lets everyone in your group communicate with one another or share the cost of high-performance resources. Chapter 7: Glossary 5