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| input | a device that lets you enter information or data into a computer |
| output | a device that allows you to get information/data out of a computer |
| storage | devices that hold large amount of data and will keep it when the computer is turned off |
| memory | devices that hold smaller amounts of data; the computer uses this space while processing |
| processor | the procedure that changes data to useful information |
| ergonomics | a term that refers to how people work with their equipment |
| freeware | copyrighted software that you can use at no cost |
| shareware | copyrighted software that you are expected to pay for if you like it |
| site license | being able to legally install software on a specified number of machines |
| network license | being able to legally install software on a server and have many computers access it |
| single machine license | being able to legally install software on one computer only |
| application software | computer programs that allow you to do something with the computer, e.g., create documents, edit photos |
| operating software | software that the computer needs to "boot" and to control hardware |
| disk cleanup software | software that allows you to free up disk space |
| anti virus software | software that prevents viruses on your computer |
| profit | what the business makes when it takes in more money than it spends to run the business |
| customer | someone who buys from the business |
| folder | an area of storage space where similar files are stored, e.g., class notes |
| icon | a picture representing a program, folder or file |
| maximize | to open a window to the full size of the screen |
