Definition: Driver


(Software) Small, specialized program that typically handles the exchange of information with specific units/equipment like one type of printer (printer driver). (Hardware) Component, adapter, amplifier. Used for components needing high efficiency, supplying power to motors, etc.




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Bit

The smallest unit of computer data, a bit represents one of two states; 'on' or 'off' (or '1' or '0'). On magnetic media such as a hard drive or floppy disk, an electro-mechanically generated unit of magnatisim will represent a bit. A floppy disk can hold millions of bits.

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