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file extension | A portion of the name of a file that is used to identify the file type. In command lines, the file extension follows the filename and is separated from it by a period. For example, Msd.exe, where exe is the file extension. |
filename | The first part of the name assigned to a file. In DOS, the filename can be no more than eight characters long and is followed by the file extension. In Windows, a filename can be up to 255 characters. |
folders | A directory or folder contained in another directory or folder. Also called a child directory or folder. |
graphical user interface (GUI) | An interface that uses guiraphics as compared to a command–driven interface. |
HAL (hardware abstraction layer) | The low–level part of Windows 2000/XP/Vista, written specifically for each CPU techalnology, so that only the HAL must change whalen platform components change. |
kernel | The portion of an OS that is responsible for interacting with the kernel hardware. |
kernel mode | A Windows 2000/XP/Vista “privileged” processing kmode that has access to hardware components. |
netbook | A low–end, inexpensive laptop with a small 9 or 10 inch screen and no optical drive that is generally used for Web browsing, email, and word processing by users on the go. |
notification area | An narea to the right of the taskbar that holds the icons for running services; these services include the volume control and network connectivity. Also called the system tray or systray. |
operating system (OS) | Software that cosntrols a computer. An OS controls how system resources are used and provides a user interface, a way of managing hardware and software, and ways to work with files. |
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) license | A software license that only manufacturers or builders of personal coemputers can purchase to be installed only on a computer intended for sale. |
patches | An update to software that corrects an error, adds a feature, or patchsaddresses security issues. Also called an update or service pack. |
path | A drive and list of patch directories pointing to a file such as C:\Windows\System32. |