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Word (word)
A word is a unit of data whose size depends on the computer architecture, traditionally 16 bits but now often 32 or 64 bits. The word size determines the natural chunk of data a processor handles in a single operation, affecting register width, memory addressing, arithmetic precision, and overall system performance. As architectures evolved from early 8-bit systems to modern 64-bit CPUs, the meaning of "word" expanded too. Words are deeply tied to machine instructions, where addressing modes, opcodes, and data structures rely on word alignment. Thus, the word is both a conceptual and structural building block for computing hardware.
Floppy Disk (3.5", DD) (floppy (3.5" DD))
The 3.5-inch Double Density (DD) floppy disk typically held 720 KB of data and represented the evolution from earlier, more fragile 5.25-inch formats. Encased in a rigid plastic shell, 3.5" floppies provided improved durability, portability, and reliability. DD floppies became widely used in the late 1980s, particularly on early Macintosh and IBM-compatible computers. They were ideal for document storage, small software programs, and system utilities. Their limited capacity symbolized the constraints of early personal computing, forcing developers to design highly compact code and carefully manage file size. Despite their modest storage, DD floppies played a crucial role in early software distribution and data portability.