Digital Equipment VAXstation 2000 Hardware Installation Manual page 126

Winchester disk
A hard disk permanently sealed in a drive unit to prevent contaminants from
affecting the read/write head. The sealed head/disk assembly (HDA) helps
to increase drive reliability and ensure data integrity. (See fixed disk.)
window
An area on your monitor screen in which you can start, run, and view a
separate process. Windowing is supported by both MicroVMS and ULTRIX
workstation software.
word
The largest number of bits (32) that the VAXstation 2000 system can handle
in an operation. These systems can also handle longwords (that is, two words
or 64 bits).
workstation
A single-user system that offers high-performance, high-resolution graphics,
and can function in a network environment.
write-protect
To protect a disk, diskette, or other storage medium from the addition,
revision, or deletion of information.
write-protect notch
The small notch on the side of an RX33 or RX50 diskette that you can cover
with an adhesive-backed foil label or tab to prevent loss of data by accidental
overwriting.
write-protect switch
The switch that you slide down on a TK50 tape cartridge to prevent loss of
data by accidental overwriting.
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