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Retention of information. Primary storage refers to internal
storage where data and program instructions pertinent to current
operations/jobs are held. Auxiliary storage refers to external
media, such as disks or tapes, for use at a later time.
A sequence of alphanumeric characters treated as one unit of
data by a program.
A PostScript graphic operation in which the length of a path is
painted with a color, such as black.
A menu that displays additional choices under a menu item on a
menu.
An operating system developed by Sun Microsystems for use on
Sun computers and workstations. SunOS provides inherent
support for UNIX and for TCP/IP.
A disk partition or file used to temporarily hold the contents of a
memory area until it can be loaded back into memory.
Character used in a computer language to specify a particular
function.
Efficient encoding of data suitable for high speed, block oriented
data transmission by using equal time elements.
Rules governing the structure of expressions in a programming
language.
System response to a mistake in a command entry.
1. In data processing, a collection of parts and procedures
organized to accomplish a set of specific functions. 2. Assembly
of components united by some form of regulated interaction to
form an organized whole. 3. Operations or procedures through
which a business activity is accomplished.
The person responsible for configuring, operating, and
maintaining systems and also for installing client software on
network workstations.
See Controller.
Magnetic disk storage medium, usually of large capacity, that is
not removable as opposed to floppy disk or disk packs.
Master software program that keeps all components working
together.
Process whereby the system is made ready to operate. Typically
involves selecting the operative parameters and activating the
relevant software.
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