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`Dictionary of Computer and Internet
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`John C. Rigdon,
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`Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms
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`1st Edition – AUG 2016 0/0/0/CS
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`This dictionary is adapted from Microsoft Language Portal with additions and edits by
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`boot sector virus (n)~ A virus that infects computer systems by copying code either to the
`boot sector on a floppy disk or the partition table on a hard disk. During startup, the virus
`is loaded into memory. Once in memory, the virus will infect any non-infected disks
`accessed by the system.
`boot volume (n)~ The volume that contains the Windows operating system and its support
`files. The boot volume can be, but does not have to be, the same as the system volume.
`Boot, boot up ~ Usually used to mean ‘start up the computer’. Literally, the process of
`loading up the operating system and getting the computer ready for use. See- Reboot. A
`‘boot password’ is a password you have to give to start up the computer.
`bootable (adj)~ Containing the system files necessary for booting a PC and running it.
`bootable CD (n)~ A CD-ROM that can be used to start a computer. An automated
`installation uses a bootable CD to start a computer.
`BOOTP (n)~ A protocol used primarily on TCP/IP networks to configure diskless
`workstations. RFCs 951 and 1542 define this protocol. DHCP is a later boot configuration
`protocol that uses this protocol. The Microsoft DHCP service provides limited support for
`BOOTP service.
`bootstrap (n)~ The process of starting or resetting a computer or a device. When first
`turned on (cold boot) or reset (warm boot), the computer runs the software that loads and
`starts the computer’s operating system, which prepares it for use.
`bootstrap installation service (n)~ A service that invokes the bootstrap installation
`process.
`border (n)~ In programs and working environments that feature on-screen windows, the
`edge surrounding the user’s workspace. Window borders provide a visible frame around a
`document or graphic. Depending on the program and its requirements, they can also
`represent an area in which the cursor or a mouse pointer takes on special characteristics.
`For example, clicking the mouse on a window border can enable the user to resize the
`window or split the window in two.
`border (n)~ The visible line around the edge of an object. For example, the four lines of a
`rectangle that comprise its border.
`Border Painter (PN)~ A tool that is used to apply formatting to borders in a table.
`Border Sampler (PN)~ A tool used to collect the formatting of an existing table border so
`that it can be applied to another border.
`Border Styles gallery (PN)~ A gallery of predefined and recently used formatting styles
`that the user can apply to borders.
`borrowed time (n)~ A limited amount of usage time provided after all purchased time has
`been expended. If the user does not add or download more usage time within this
`remaining amount of time, they will lose access to the computer.
`borrowed usage time (n)~ A limited amount of usage time provided after all purchased
`time has been expended. If the user does not add or download more usage time within this
`remaining amount of time, they will lose access to the computer.
`bot (n)~ A program that performs a task on a network, especially a task that is repetitive or
`time-consuming.
`Bot ~ (roBOT)- An automated program, usually performing a function on the internet
`such as indexing webpages or sorting email.
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