| A | B |
|---|
| cpu | the brain of the computer or central processing unit |
| rom | the permanent memory that is built in your computer. this is read only |
| ram | the computer's working memory |
| megabyte | approximately a million bytes |
| gigabyte | approximately a billion bytes (or 1 |
| modem | the device that allows your computer to talk to other computers over a telephone line |
| compact disc | a disc on which a laser has digitally recorded information such as audio |
| hard disk | a fixed |
| floppy disk | a portable magnetic storage medium for computer data that allows users to randomly access information |
| graphical user interface | the use of graphical symbols instead of text commands to control common computer functions such as copying programs and disks |
