drive / draiv / n. 驱动器
I. Introduction
• An operating system (OS), in computer science, is the basic software that controls a computer. It has two major functions: it coordinates and manipulates computer hardware.
Computer hardware is the equipment involved in the function of a computer and consists of the components that can be physically handled. The function of these components is typically divided into three main categories: input, output, and storage. 计算机硬件设备参与功能的计算机并构成 的组件,这些组件可以被物理处理。这些组件的 功能通常分为三大类:输入、输出和存储。
light pen 光笔 stylus / 5stailEs / ([复]- luses 或 li / -lai / )n. 输入笔,光笔
III. Output Hardware
• Output hardware consists of external devices that transfer information from the computer’s CPU to the computer user. A video display , or screen, converts information generated by the computer into visual information.