Silicon Graphics OCTANE2 Owner's Manual page 289

Glossary
home directory
The active directory each time you log in. It is specified in your login account; you own
this directory and, typically, all its contents.
host
Any system connected to the network.
hostname
The name that uniquely identifies each host (system) on the network.
human factors guidelines
A set of standards and suggestions for making your physical working environment more
comfortable and healthy.
icon
A small picture that represents a stowed or closed file, directory, application, or IRIX
process.
InfoSearch
The Silicon Graphics online search tool that finds information by keyword, topic, or task.
InfoSearch seeks information in all information sources: man (reference) pages, online
books, application help, release notes, and task cards. InfoSearch is located in the
Toolchest.
internal drive
A drive that fits inside the workstation and connects to an internal port; it is never
connected with a cable to a visible external port. An internal drive is occasionally referred
to as a front-loading drive.
I/O
Input/Output signals to and from graphics/XIO boards and PCI boards.
IP address
A number that uniquely identifies each host (system) on a TCP/IP network.
IRIX
The Silicon Graphics version of the UNIX operating system. See also system software.
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