Examples include stereo sound boards, external hard drives, external modems, or graphics scanners. Typically uses a Windows operating environment. Hard Disks and Hard Disk Drives - Hard disks are used for permanent storage of files. The larger the hard disk, the more types of software you can load. Very few software packages run without being first loaded to a hard disk.
Storage is measured in MBs and GBs.
IBM Compatibles and Clones - IBM Compatibles and Clones are computer systems that are manufactured by companies in addition to IBM, using the technology developed by International Business Machines. Compatibles are complete systems, while Clones are often assembled to order. The Internet and the World Wide Web - An information distribution system. Kilobyte or KB or K - Measure of storage. 1024 characters or approximately 175 words.