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Chapter 2
20 Vocab Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer Platfrom | a piece of software, just like any other software you install and use on your computer |
| Operating System | Two versions of operating systems; Macintosh and Windows |
| Processor Speed | Measured in megahertz and gigahertz |
| RAM | Amount of random access memory |
| Hard Disk Space | The amount of storage space available on your computer disk drive. |
| Serial | Also known as COM or RS-232 port, has nine pins and two wires |
| Parallel | A 25-pin RS-232C connection on the back of most computers. |
| SCSI:Industry | standard connection between computers and peripheral device controllers |
| USB | new de facto standard for connecting peripheral devices to a computer |
| Fire Wire | Apple Computers version of the IEEE 1394 standard for connecting peripherals to the computer |
| Ethernet | standard for connecting computers into a Local Area Network |
| Montiners | Crt and Lct- LCD moniters are much more exspensive and faster than comparably sized CRT moniters |
| Input Devices | Devices that the computer needs for you to use to communicate |
| Scanners | There are two types of scanners, Flatbed and Drum |
| Digital Camera's | Use CCD technology based on a honeycomb of sensing cells or pixels |
| Output Devices | Devices that physically shoe the input that did to the input devices |
| Data storage | Amount of space you can store data |
| Local Area Network | System of interconnected computers that can share programs, data files, and peripheral devices including printers and scanners |
| Wide Area Network | System of two or more local area networks that are hooked together |
| Intranet | any network maintained for use by a specific group of people |