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Computervokabular - sind Sie up to date?
Bit, byte, browser und bug - sind Sie "computer fluent"? Telefonanrufe, E-Mails und die Arbeit am Computer, vieles läuft heutzutage schon auf Englisch. Da ist es hilfreich, sich in der Welt des World Wide Web und Computerslangs gut auszukennen. Wussten Sie, dass "QWERTY keyboard" die 6 ersten Buchstaben der Tastatur in Großbritannien bzw. den USA sind?
Computer fluent?
Before we look at everyday scenarios where you will need to communicate with someone about a hitch in your workflow due to computer problems, let us check some basic definitions. Here are some nouns which describe parts of computers, or devices which are used in connection with them:
back-up: a copy of your data in a separate file/on a separate disk
bit: the smallest unit of information a computer uses
byte: 8 bits
boot disk: the disk which starts up your computer
browser: a software programme (e.g. Explorer) which allows you to explore the World Wide Web
bug: a small defect in a software programme which causes problems or the programme to crash
CPU: a central processing unit: a chip, also known as the processor, which is the heart (or brains!) of the computer
cursor: the blinking icon which tells you your position on the screen
download: a file which you have received from a website and saved on your computer
driver: a programme which instructs peripherals to work
disk drive: the computer part that operates the information storage disks
hard disk: a round metal plate sealed into the hard drive
hard drive: the main computer storage device
HTML: Hyper Text Markup Language - code which tells your browser how to display graphics and information
icon: an image on your computer screen
MB: megabyte - about a million bytes
modem: a connection linking two computers via a telephone line
parallel port: a rear socket for connecting peripherals
peripheral: an external device (e.g. a mouse or printer) connected to your computer
QWERTY keyboard: the first 6 letters of the UK/USA keyboard
RAM: Random Access Memory - the main memory whilst the computer is in use and temporary storage space. It disappears when the computer is turned off.
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Erstellt am: 04.02.2008 13:21, Letzte Änderung: 08.01.2021 11:31