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Memory module
A small circuit board, commonly called a SIMM (single in line
memory module), that contains surface-mounted memory
chips. You can add memory modules to the main system board
to expand your computer’s memory.
MGA
Multi-mode Graphics Adapter. A display adapter card that can
display monochrome text and color graphics.
Microprocessor
A small CPU on one semiconductor chip. See also CPU.
Modem
Modulator/ DEModulator. A device that allows a computer to
transfer data to and from another computer by transmitting
signals over telephone lines.
Monochrome monitor
A monitor that displays in only one color (such as green, white,
or amber).
Mouse
A hand-held pointing device with one or more buttons. Sliding
the mouse over a surface moves the cursor in the same
direction on the screen. Pressing (or clicking) a mouse button
selects the item on the screen at the cursor position.
MS-DOS
Microsoft Disk Operating System. The operating system most
commonly used with your computer. See also DOS, OS/2, and
Operating system.
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