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| boot | the term used to describe the start-up of a computer. |
| CAT5 | a type of cable that has the ability to transfer information from one computer to another. |
| browser | ther term used for internet software that lets a user view web pages. |
| bug | an error in computer software design that prevents it from working. |
| hardware | the physical equipment that makes up a computer |
| software | instructions that tell a computer what to do |
| microcomputer | a small-sized computer with a keyboard, screen, and auxillary storage |
| CPU (Central Processing Unit) | the piece of equipment that holds the hardware or brain of the computer |
| Monitor | a tv like screen used to display text, data, and graphic images |
| chat room | a common message area for users |
