Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual page 286

Glossary
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current working directory
The directory within the filesystem in which you are located when you are working in a
shell window.
cursor
The small arrow or other shape on the screen that follows the movements of the mouse.
It may change shape depending on its location on the screen.
DAT
Digital Audio Tape. A magnetic tape from which you can read and to which you can copy
audio and digital media.
dBV
Decibels relative to 1V
rms
default printer
The printer to which the system directs a print request if you do not specify a printer
when you make the request. You set the default printer using the Print Manager.
defaults
A set of behaviors that Silicon Graphics specifies on every system. You can later change
these specifications, which range from how your screen looks to what type of drive you
want to use to install new software.
diagnostics
A series of tests that check the hardware components of your system.
DIMM
Dual inline memory module. A small printed circuit board with DRAM (dynamic
random access memory) chips. DIMMs are made in various types and densities. Only
one type and one density can be used in a DIMM bank.
DIMM socket
A long thin female connector located on the system board into which you insert a DIMM.
directory
A special file in the filesystem in which you store other directories and files.
. To calculate the dBV value for "x" V , use 20log (x/1V ).
rms 10 rms