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Computer Science
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02/27/2010

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RAM Memory
Definition

Random Access Memory

Or

The memory that allows programs to run. All processes pass through RAM.

Term
Hard Drive
Definition
A spiral disk containing the 1s and 0s for the computers long term memory.
Term
USB
Definition

Universal Serial Bus

A port on the computer allowing for different divices to connect to the computer and exchange data.

Term
CPU
Definition

Central Processing Unit

gets data from memory, performs operations and converts data to information.

Term
File Management
Definition
Organizing and locating files on a computer so they can be found and used.
Term
flash drive
Definition

A portable device used to store memory on a computer that can be carried from computer to computer.

It uses a USB plug-in to communicate to the computer.

Term
WYSIWYG
Definition

What You See Is What You Get

Or

An editor where what you see is what the end user will see. Allignments and colors and etc. will be the same.

Term
How do you create a new folder?
Definition
1. Go to the folder or Desktop area you want to placet he folder.
Term
.exe
Definition

A file that will run a program. It brings together other files into a single program.

For the Windows platform.

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This is the original picture

[image]

Definition

This is the "O RLY" Owl?

Copyright infringement?

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