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Glossary

process A computing environment in which you may execute programs; a program currently running in the system.

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 (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.

shell A command-line interpreter program used to invoke programs. Some examples of HP-UX shells are the Bourne, Korn, Key, and C shells. Sometimes referred to as a

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