HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7480 Reference Manual page 106

digital versatile
A CD-sized disc capable of storing a maximum of 17 GB of digital audio, video, or
disc (DVD)
data using both sides of the disc. Types of DVDs include the following:
digital video
A CD-sized disc capable of storing a maximum of 135 minutes of video, as well as
disc
the associated audio and subtitles in 8 different languages. Contrast compact disc,
digital versatile disc.
directory
An area on a disk where the names and locations of files are stored.
disc
See compact disc.
diskette
A storage device made of flexible plastic film coated with iron oxide cased in a hard
plastic shell. Also known as a 3.5" or floppy diskette. See floppy.
diskette drive
A device that enables a computer to read data from and write data to diskettes.
Disk Operating
The generic name for the Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS).
System (DOS)
DOS
See Disk Operating System.
double-click
To press the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.
download
To transfer a copy of a file from a remote computer. Contrast upload.
drive
A device that enables the reading and sometimes writing of data to a storage device.
See CD drive, diskette drive, DVD drive, hard drive, Zip drive.
driver
A program that enables the Microsoft Windows operating system and the BIOS to
recognize and operate devices installed in or attached to a computer, such as a PCI
card or a printer. See Plug and Play.
DSL
See digital subscriber line.
Glossary
DVD-ROM (read only memory) contains read-only information.
DVD-R (rewritable) allows information to be recorded to the disc only once
using a rewritable DVD drive.
DVD-RAM (random access memory) allows information to be saved to the disc
using a rewritable DVD drive.
DVD+RW (rewritable) allows information to be saved to the disc using a
recordable DVD drive.
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