User's Manual

Glossary
Access speed
The time it takes for a device, such as memory or a disk drive,
to return data. For example, your computer’s SIMMs return
data requested by the microprocessor at an access speed of
70ns.
Address
The location where information is stored in a computer’s
memory.
Application program
A software program that performs a specific task, such as word
processing. Note that an application program is different than
an operating system, which controls the computer’s hardware
and software.
AUTOEXEC. BAT file
The batch file your computer runs automatically whenever you
load MS-DOS. It configures the installed system devices and
sets various user preferences. See also Batch file.
Base memory
See Conventional memory.
Batch file
A file that executes commands automatically. Batch files are
text files with the filename extension .BAT. When you type the
filename, the operating system sequentially executes the
commands in that file.
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