POST, short for Power On Self Test, is the initial set of diagnostic tests performed by the computer right after it's powered on. Computers aren't the only devices that run a POST. Some appliances, medical equipment, and other devices also run very similar self-tests after being powered on.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Port of Montevideo. The Port of Montevideo (Spanish: Puerto de Montevideo), in the northern part of the Old City of Montevideo, Uruguay, is one of the major ports of South America and plays a very important role in the economy of Uruguay.
Las Piedras: Las Piedras, city, southern Uruguay. It is situated in a wine-growing district just north of Montevideo. It was the site of a decisive battle (1811) in Uruguayâs struggle for independence, in which the revolutionaries defeated Spanish forces. Las Piedras is among the largest cities in Uruguay. It is known for its ostrich farming and horse racing. Las Piedras is on the main highway and railroad linking Montevideo with TacuarembÃ³ and Rivera. Pop.