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monitor

A video device that displays data.

MOP

See Maintenance Operations Protocol.

mouse

A hand-held input device that is moved across the desktop to

move the pointer or cursor on the monitor screen and to select

menu options and draw graphics. The mouse is palm-sized and

contains up to three buttons (function keys).

multiplex

To transmit several messages or signals simultaneously on the

same circuit or channel.

multiprocessing

A processing method that replicates the sequential computer and

interconnects the collection so that each processor can execute

the same or a different program at the same time.

multiprocessing system

A system that executes multiple tasks simultaneously.

nanosecond (nS)

A unit of measure equal to one billionth of one second, used to

measure the speed of memory and logic chips.

network

Two or more computers linked by communication lines to share

information and resources.

network administrator

The person who manages the network, assigns unique node

names and addresses for each system on the network, and

provides administrative assistance to network users.

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