HP 2240 Owner's Manual page 254

current session
The work and processes that have been created since you logged into
the system (and before you log out again). See also session.
current working directory
The directory in which a relative path name search begins, as well as
the directory in which you are currently working. It is also called the
working directory or current directory.
cursor
The small blinking box displayed in whatever screen is active at a
particular time. The cursor marks your current typing position on the
screen and indicates which program (HP VUE terminal window or
shell) will receive your commands.
daisy–chaining
A method of connecting devices where the signal passes from one
device to the next in serial fashion along a bus.
DDS tape drive
A device that stores data on Digital Data Storage (DDS) cassettes.
default
Most commands give you a choice of one or more options. If you
don't specify an option, the command automatically assigns one. This
automatic option is called the default. See also command option.
dialog box
A special type of HP VUE screen that is called by the user from a
window. Dialog boxes contain controls and settings. To display an
example of a dialog box, click the Style Manager button on the Work-
space, then click on Color.
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