Xerox Printer Library, Line feed, Line printer, Line tables, Listing, Literal, Load, Logo

HOST FORMS DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE

library	In data storage, a collection of related files or programs.
line	One horizontal flow of characters.
line feed	Control character that causes the printing system to begin
	printing in the current character position of the next line (unless
	set to be interpreted as an end of line).
line printer	High±speed printer that prints an entire line of characters at the
	same time.
line tables	Internal data structures that provide a record in memory of the
	line to be drawn on a page.
listing	Printout or display of the statements in a program, usually used
	as a convenience in examining or editing programs.
literal	Any alphanumeric character or symbol used to define itself rather
	than something it might represent.
load	To enter data into storage or working registers.
logo	Small illustration, signature, or design, typically used to identify a
	company.
log off	Procedure used to end a computer session.
log on	Procedure used to begin a computer session.
low±level language	Computer language that is close to machine language so each
	written instruction in a program can be converted to machine
	language on a one±to±one basis.
LPS	Laser printing system. Technology that uses a laser to transfer
	character forms to a page.
machine language	Binary code that can be read directly by the central processing
	unit (CPU) of a computer. All programming language is
	eventually converted into machine language for execution by the
	computer. See also computer language.
mainframe	The central processing unit (CPU) of a large computer. Most
	often used to denote any large computer that is used as the
	central source of computing for remote dumb terminals or
	interconnected micro± or mini±computers.
margins	White space on the top, bottom, and each side of the printed
	text.
media	Vehicles or devices on which information is stored or
	transmitted.
MB (megabyte)	1,048,576 bytes.
menu	List of available functions, commands, or options.
merge	Operation combining two or more items into a predetermined
	order. For example, merging two separate alphabetically ordered
	lists into one large alphabetically ordered list.
mnemonic	Word that possesses qualities helpful to human memory.
	Software commands are often rooted in mnemonic terms or
	abbreviations to make it easy to associate the functions with the
	name or keys pressed to implement the function.
mode	Manner in which an activity or process is carried out.
module	Cohesive unit within a program.
monitor	1. Program used to supervise, control, or verify the operations
	of a system. 2. A monochrome or color cathode ray tube (CRT)
	used to display computer information to the operator.

GLOSSARY±8 HOST FORMS DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE 3.2 FOR IBM MVS CREATING FORMS