Gathering Shells from the Sea of Learning - Common English Words and Abbreviations in Computers

by ofree on 2007-03-22 15:41:06

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·PC: Personal Computer

·CPU: Central Processing Unit

·CPU Fan: "Heat dissipater" (Fan) for the Central Processor Unit

·MB: MotherBoard

·RAM: Random Access Memory, specifications divided by PC-code, such as PC-133, PC-1066, PC-2700

·HDD: Hard Disk Drive

·FDD: Floppy Disk Drive

·CD-ROM: Compact Disk Read Only Memory

·DVD-ROM: Digital Versatile Disk Read Only Memory

·CD-RW: Compact Disk ReWriter

·VGA: Video card (the formal term should be Display Card)

·AUD: Sound card (the formal term should be Sound Card)

·LAN: Network Interface Card (the formal term should be Network Card)

·MODEM: Modem or Data Card

·HUB: Hub

·WebCam: Web camera

·Capture: Audio/Video capture card

·Case: Computer case