HP 2240 Owner's Manual page 264

nonvolatile memory
System memory that retains its contents even after workstation power
is turned off.
object
Any file, directory, or link in the network. See also directory, file,
link, pathname.
operating system
The program that supervises the execution of other programs on your
workstation. For example, the entire HP–UX system, including the
kernel and all HP–UX commands. See also kernel.
option
See command option.
output device
Any of several pieces of hardware used for receiving messages from
the workstation. Display screens and printers are examples of output
devices. See also input device.
output window
The window that displays a process response to your command.
parent directory
A directory that contains other directories, each of which is then
called a subdirectory. See also subdirectory.
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