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Glossary

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Firmware

Permanent or semi-permanent instructions and data

programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read-only

memory or electronically erasable programmable read-only memory

chips. Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive.

Distinct from software, which is stored in random access memory and

can be altered with ease.

FUP Firmware Update.

GB Gigabyte. Equal to 1,000,000,000 (10

bytes. This is the International

System of Units (SI) definition commonly used by telecommunications

and storage manufacturers.

Gb Gigabit. Equal to 1,000,000,000 (10

bits.

GS German Safety.

Head The tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to create and

read back the magnetic patterns on the media. Also known as the read/

write head.

IEC The International Electrotechnical Commission is a standards

organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all

electrical, electronic, and related technologies.

Interface A hardware or software protocol—contained in the electronics

of the media controller and tape drive—that manages the exchange of

data between the tape drive and computer. The most common interfaces

for small computer systems are AT (IDE) and SCSI.

ISO The International Organization for Standardization is an

international non-governmental standard-setting body made up of

representatives from national standards bodies.

ISV Independent Software Vendor.

Jumper A tiny connector box that slips over two pins that protrude from

a circuit board. While in place, the jumper connects the pins electrically.

The jumper can be moved to change electrical connections.

KB Kilobyte. Equal to 1,000 (10

) bytes.

Kb Kilobit. Equal to 1000 (10

) bits.

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