Multifrequency monitor
A monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and can
display in a variety of resolutions.
Multitasking
The ability of a computer and an operating system to work on
more than one command or task at a time. The tasks are
actually not performed at the same time, but they are assigned
priorities and rapidly processed by the computer in sequential
order. See also OS/2 and UNIX.
Numeric keypad
The number and cursor control keys grouped together on the
right side of the keyboard. The operation of the dual-use keys
on the numeric keypad is controlled by the
(-1
key.
Operating speed
The speed at which the computer’s processor can execute
commands, usually expressed in megahertz (MHz), such as
33
MHz. See also
Megahertz.
Operating system
A collection of programs that manage a computer’s operations,
such as interpreting input, managing files, and reading and
writing data to disk. The operating system (such as MS-DOS,
OS/2, or UNIX) provides the foundation for the other
programs you use and controls the usage of the hardware
resources.
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