/users/jth/ .

Glossary

Glossary

absolute path name

The name of a ￿le whic h lists all the directories leading to it, starting with root (\/") and ending with the ￿le base name itself. If the path name indicates a directory, leave the trailing slash. F or example,

See Using HP-UXfor more information on path names and directory structures in HP-UX.

access permissions

File name characteristics (including read, write , and execute) which determine whether a process can perform a requested operation on the ￿le (such as opening a ￿le for writing). Access permissions can be c hanged by a chmod(1) command.

application

A program used to perform a particular task, usually in teractively, such as computer-aided design, text editing, or accoun ting.

argument

The part of a command line whic h identi￿es what (￿le, directory , etc.) is to be acted upon.

ARPA/Berkeley host name

A system name assigned to eac h system that supports ARP A services.

ASCII

American Symbolic Code for Information In terchange

backup

A copy of all or part of the ￿le system.

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