Glossary

Process ID A unique identification number assigned to all processes by the operating system. Also referred to as a PID

See also PID.

Processor internal memory. A storage area in a processor’s internal memory (for example, EEPROM) that is set at the time of a high-priority machine check (HPMC), low-priority machine check, soft boot or TOC, and is composed of the architected state save error parameters, and hardware version-dependent regions.

Program. A unit of executable code, in source-code or binary form. Most HP-UX commands and routines consist of programs.

Prompt A message or symbol displayed by the system to let you know that it is ready for your input.

Push button A graphic control that simulates a real-life push button. Use the pointer and mouse to push the button and start an action or set a state.

R-S

RAM Random-access memory.

ROM Read-only memory.

root See superuser.

Scroll bar A vertical or horizontal bar located on the side or bottom of a window that allows the user to view information that does not fit within the window.

SCSI See Small Computer System Interface.

SCSI ID. The address of a peripheral device connected to a SCSI bus.

Server. A program that controls all access to input and output devices.

Session The time between when you log in and when you log out. Also called a “work session” or a “login session.” See also current session.

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