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Glossary Backup - In Restropsect HD, a backup contains all the files and folders you selected to back up from a specific point in time. Previous backups are preserved, allowing you to store copies of your backup files from multiple points in time. See Restore Point. Byte - A unit of storage on a drive that holds a single character. A byte is equal to 8 bits. Duplicate - In Retrospect Express HD, a duplicate saves the most recent version of files, in their original format, and overwrites the previous version. External Hard Drive - A external peripheral device containing a hard drive mechanism connected to a computer via a FireWire or USB interface. Capacity - The amount of information, measured in bytes, that FAT32 - A file system that organizes files on the computer. can be stored on a drive. Also known as storage capacity. This file system is standard for Windows 98SE and Me, and is supported under Windows 2000 and XP. A single file is limited Daisy chain - A hardware configuration in which peripheral in size to 4 GB. devices are connected to each other in a series. The FireWire interface, for example, supports a daisy chain of up to 62 drives. FDISK - A software utility included with the Windows 98 and Me operating systems used to partition a hard drive. Data Transfer Rate - The speed at which data transfers to and from the drive. FireWire - The FireWire interface, also known as 1394 and i.LINK, is a high-performance, serial bus defined by the Institute Defrag - (or defragment) A software utility that keeps the data of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) as a standard for for each file physically contiguous on the drive, which can connecting digital devices together. It is ideal for connecting enhance your drive's performance. Device Driver - A software program that enables a PC to computers and hard drives to digital video and audio equipment. 4 Format - Formatting erases all information on a hard drive and communicate with peripheral devices such as hard drives and sets up the file system for storing and retrieving files. On CD-ROM drives. Each type of device requires a different driver. Macintosh systems, high-level formatting is often referred to as Device driver programs are stored on a computer's hard drive and initialization. Low-level formatting sets up the locations of sectors are loaded into memory when the computer is started or when a on the drive. Your drive was formatted with the FAT32 file system device is plugged into the computer. at the factory. Glossary 63

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Glossary
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Backup –
In Restropsect HD, a backup contains all the files and
folders you selected to back up from a specific point in time.
Previous backups are preserved, allowing you to store copies of
your backup files from multiple points in time. See
Restore Po
i
nt.
Byte –
A unit of storage on a drive that holds a single character.
A byte is equal to 8 bits.
Capacity –
The amount of information, measured in bytes, that
can be stored on a drive. Also known as
storage capacity
.
Daisy chain –
A hardware configuration in which peripheral
devices are connected to each other in a series. The FireWire
interface, for example, supports a daisy chain of up to 62 drives.
Data Transfer Rate –
The speed at which data transfers to
and from the drive.
Defrag –
(or defragment) A software utility that keeps the data
for each file physically contiguous on the drive, which can
enhance your drive’s performance.
Device Driver –
A software program that enables a PC to
communicate with peripheral devices such as hard drives and
CD-ROM drives. Each type of device requires a different driver.
Device driver programs are stored on a computer’s hard drive and
are loaded into memory when the computer is started or when a
device is plugged into the computer.
Duplicate –
In Retrospect Express HD, a duplicate saves the
most recent version of files, in their original format, and
overwrites the previous version.
External Hard Drive –
A external peripheral device containing
a hard drive mechanism connected to a computer via a FireWire
or USB interface.
FAT32 –
A file system that organizes files on the computer.
This file system is standard for Windows 98SE and Me, and is
supported under Windows 2000 and XP. A single file is limited
in size to 4 GB.
FDISK –
A software utility included with the Windows 98 and
Me operating systems used to partition a hard drive.
FireWire –
The FireWire interface, also known as 1394 and
i.LINK, is a high-performance, serial bus defined by the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) as a standard for
connecting digital devices together. It is ideal for connecting
computers and hard drives to digital video and audio equipment.
Format –
Formatting erases all information on a hard drive and
sets up the file system for storing and retrieving files. On
Macintosh systems, high-level formatting is often referred to as
initialization. Low-level formatting sets up the locations of sectors
on the drive. Your drive was formatted with the FAT32 file system
at the factory.