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Read-only memory (ROM)
A memory that does not allow modification of its contents. The computer
can use data in a ROM but cannot change it.
Reboot
To restart a computer system.
Pressing the Reset button reboots the
system.
Record
A set of related data that a program can treat as a unit. A file consists of
a number of records.
ROM
See Read-only memory.
Run
1. A single continuous execution of a program.
2. To execute a program.
Satellite system
A system that is booted remotely from the system disk on the boot node. A
computer system that obtains a specific set of services from a server system.
Server
Hardware or software that provides a specific set of services to a satellite.
Server system
In a VAXcluster, a computer that is used to start the satellite systems and
to manage their use of common resources.
Software
Programs executed by a computer system to perform a chosen or required
function. Compare Hardware.
Software package
A set of related programs that performs a specific task.
Storage medium
Any device capable of recording information, for example, a tape cartridge.
Store
To enter data into a storage device, such as a disk, or into memory.
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