Epson Apex User Manual download pdf (Page 105)

GW-BASIC

Microsoft’s extended version of the Beginner’s

All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. A

programming language designed to be easy to use

and understand.

Hard disk

The enclosed unit used to store data permanently

Unlike a floppy disk, it is fixed in place. It can process

data more rapidly and store many more files than a

floppy disk. You can install an optional hard disk to

your Apex; this requires you to add a controller card

to an option slot.

Hardware

Any physical component of a computer system, such

as a monitor, printer, keyboard, or CPU.

Input/output port

See

Port.

Interface

A physical or software connection used to transmit

data between equipment or programs.

Jumper

A small electrical connector that alters some of the

computer’s functions.

Kilobyte (KB)

A unit used to measure storage space (in a computer’s

memory or on a disk). One kilobyte equals 1024 bytes.

Glossary

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