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disk) are carried out before those in an AUTOEXEC.BAT
file. Usually, the commands load device drivers, which are
files that enable the computer to use specialized hardware
and software.
Configuration file
A file that contains resource assignment options for a
particular board. The configuration management software
uses this information to configure the board.
Current directory
The directory in which you are currently working.
Cursor
A flashing character that indicates where the text that you
type will appear on the screen.
Dialog box
A temporary window that asks you for information or a
decision before it executes a command
Default
For hardware, the way a switch or jumper is set at the
factory. For software, the value of a parameter unless you
specify otherwise.
Device driver
A program that controls how software communicates with
a physical device (e.g., a mouse, memory, or a printer).
Directory
A group of files on a disk. A directory can also contain other
directories.
Disk
The device used by the computer to store and retrieve
information. Disk can refer to a floppy disk or hard disk.
Display adapter
Computer circuitry that produces video images on the
monitor. Your computer includes built-in VGA, a display
adapter that is built into the system board. You can also
install an add-in video board, a display adapter on a
separate plug-in board.
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