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This is a computer talk. This teaches us humans how computers talk.

10BaseT - A 10 Megabits per second (Mbps) local area Network that works over Category 5 cable using a star network configuration.

8-bit - Refers to the way memory is accessed in a PC. 8-bit applications read and write to memory in 8-bit pieces (1-byte word).

16-bit - Refers to the way memory is accessed in a PC. 16-bit applications read and write to memory in 16-bit pieces (2-byte word).

32-bit - Refers to the way memory is accessed in a PC. 32-bit applications read and write to memory in 32-bit pieces (4-byte word).

64-bit - Refers to the way memory is accessed in a PC. 64-bit applications readand write to memory in 64-bit pieces (8-byte word).

8086 - An Intel microprocessor with a 16-bit data bus.

8088 - An Intel microprocessor with an 8-bit bus. The 8088 was designed to be a low-cost alternative for the 8086.

80286 - An Tntel microprocessor with a 16-bit data bus & can run in real & protected virtual modes.

80386 - An Intel microprocessor that came in both a 16-bit version (SX) and a 32-bit version (DX) could run in real, protected virtual & virtual real mode.

80486 - An Intel microprocessor with a 32-bit data bus, built-in cache controller with 8K of cache & a built-in math coprocessor.

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