GLOSSARY
Look up definitions for rugged and industrial computer terminology.
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Hardware
These are the physical parts of a computer. If you can pick it up and drop it on the floor, it is hardware. They are objects
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Commercial off-the-shelf
A computer which comes prepackaged with everything that it needs out of the box. It is not a custom computer.
Computer Storage
Any device that a computer can use to hold data. As long as the storage is connected to the computer, the computer can refer back to or use any data on the storage. Examples are a USB stick, a hard drive, and a CD.
Chassis
A computer case.
Computer
An electronic device used for the processing of information. A computer can store data, perform calculations, and carry out processes.