DEC VAXstation 3100 Owner's Manual page 202

random-access memory (RAM)
Memory that can be both read from and written to and can randomly access any one
location during normal operations. The type of memory the system uses to store the
instructions of programs ciurently being run.
read-only memory (ROM)
Memory that cannot be modified. The system can use (read) the data contained in
ROM but cannot change it.
remote
Linked to a computer by communication Hnes.
resolution
A measure of the precision or sharpness of a graphic image. Often a function of the
number of pixels on a screen.
ROM
See read-only memory.
run
A single continuous execution of a program (noun). To execute a program (verb),
satellite node
A node that is booted remotely from the system disk on the boot server. In general,
a satellite node is a consimier of cluster resources. It relies on a boot server for
system software and management services. Compare server node.
scratcti disic
A disk where a save set is stored. By default, it is SYS$UPDATE.
SCSI
See Small Computer System Interface.
section
A single length of ThinWire Ethernet cable terminated at each end with a connector.
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