Compaq Presario Internet PC - Manual (Page 119)

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disc-at-once A method of writing CDs in
which one or more tracks are written in a
single operation, and the CD is closed,
without ever turning off the writing laser.
Not all CD-Recorders support disc-at-
once.
disc image A single large file which is an
exact representation of the whole set of
data and programs as it will appear on a
CD, in terms of both content and logical
format. This may be an ISO 9660 image or
some proprietary format such as the .cif
format used by Easy CD Creator.
discussion group A group discussion on
a topic of mutual interest held on the
Internet. Instead of meeting in a classroom,
students may meet for group discussions
on the Internet.
directory See folder.
disk High-capacity storage media, such as
the hard disk inside the computer and the
removable media used in a Zip or Jaz
drive.
diskette Low-capacity, removable storage
media made of flexible plastic film
encased in a hard plastic shell. Since the
plastic film is flexible, the 3.5-inch
diskette is sometimes referred to as a
floppy disk. See floppy disk
diskette drive The drive that reads and
writes to a diskette.
double-click To push down and quickly
release the left mouse button two times in
rapid succession to open an item.
download To receive files from another
computer on the Internet.
drive A device that reads and sometimes
writes to storage media. Examples are
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,
Zip, diskette, and hard drives.
driver Software that enables the operating
system (OS) to recognize and operate
devices installed in or attached to the
computer, such as a printer. All drives that
use removable media and all peripheral
devices have drivers. You can download
updated drivers from the manufacturer’s
Web site. See drive and peripheral. See
also OS.
drop-down menu A list of options that
drops down when you click a menu on the
menu bar or the down arrow on a dialog
box.
DSL modem A modem that connects to
the Internet using digital subscriber line
service through an existing copper
telephone line.
DVD-ROM (DVD read-only media) A
CD-sized disc that stores full-length
movies, music videos, and multimedia
computer games with three-dimensional
graphics. Both single-sided and double-
sided discs are available.
DVD-ROM drive A drive that reads DVDs.
Backward-compatible with CD
technology, it also reads old music CDs,
CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.