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bootable disk — A disk that you can use to start your computer. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always

have a bootable CD or floppy disk available.

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bps — bits per second — The standard unit for measuring data transmission speed.

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BTU — British thermal unit — A measurement of heat output.

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bus — A communication pathway between the components in your computer.

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bus speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information.

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byte — The basic data unit used by your computer. A byte is usually equal to 8 bits.

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C — Celsius — Atemperaturemeasurementsystemwhere0°isthefreezingpointand100°istheboilingpointofwater.

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cache — A special high-speed storage mechanism which can be either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. The

cache enhances the efficiency of many microprocessor operations.

L1 cache — Primary cache stored inside the microprocessor.

L2 cache — Secondary cache which can either be external to the microprocessor or incorporated into the microprocessor architecture.

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carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport.

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CD — compact disc — An optical form of storage media, typically used for audio and software programs.

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CD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from CDs.

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CD player — The software used to play music CDs. The CD player displays a window with buttons that you use to play a CD.

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CD-R — CD recordable — A recordable version of a CD. Data can be recorded only once onto a CD-R. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written

over.

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CD-RW — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten).

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CD-RW drive — A drive that can read CDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times,

but you can write to CD-R discs only once.

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CD-RW/DVD drive — A drive, sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that can read CDs and DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R

(recordable CDs) discs. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can write to CD-R discs only once.

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clock speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate.

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COA — Certificate of Authenticity — The Windows alpha-

numeric code located on a sticker on your computer. You may need the COA to complete the operating

system setup or reinstallation. Also referred to as the Product Key or Product ID.

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