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software   the programs and other operating information used by a computer.  
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operating system   the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.  
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hardware   tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.  
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digital   expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization.  
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hard drive   a high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit. Also called hard disk drive.  
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input   what is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system.  
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output   the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.  
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external storage device   External storage is all addressable data storage that is not currently in the computer's main storage or memory.  
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read only memory   memory read at high speed but not capable of being changed by program instructions.  
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e-portfolio   An electronic portfolio (also known as an eportfolio, e-portfolio, digital portfolio, or online portfolio ) is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web.  
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