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OpenVMS AXP operating system
Digital's open version of the VMS operating system, which runs
on Alpha AXP machines. See also open system.
PALcode
Alpha AXP Privileged Architecture Library code, written
to support Alpha AXP processors. PALcode implements
architecturally defined behavior.
parallel port
An external port for parallel peripherals and printers. There is
one parallel port on the system.
peripheral
A device that provides the CPU with additional memory storage
or communications capability. Examples are disk and diskette
drives, video terminals, and printers.
port
The name of the socket or connector at the back of the system
unit to which a terminal, printer, or other communications
devices are connected.
power-up
The sequence of events that starts the flow of electrical current
to a system or its components.
prompt
Words or characters that the system displays to indicate that it
is waiting for you to enter a command.
RAM
Random access memory. A read/write memory device that can
randomly access any location during normal operations. The
type of memory that the system uses to store the instructions of
programs currently being run. Compare with ROM.
random-access memory (RAM)
See RAM.
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