Digital Equipment 300 Series AXP Reference Manual page 280

database
A collection of interrelated data on one or more mass storage
devices. The collection is organized to facilitate efficient and
accurate inquiry and update.
D-cache
Data cache. A high-speed memory reserved for the storage of
data. Contrast with I-cache.
DEChip 21064
The system's main processor running various cycle times.
DECnet network
Digital networking software that runs on nodes in both local and
wide area networks.
DEC OSF/1 AXP operating system
A general-purpose operating system based on the Open Software
Foundation OSF/1 1.0 technology. DEC OSF/1 AXP runs on the
range of AXP systems, from workstations to servers.
DECwindows Motif
An interface to the operating system that allows a workstation
screen to be divided into windows where several application
programs can appear simultaneously, and commands can be
executed using menus and a mouse. This interface is fully
compliant with the OSF/Motif Graphical User Interface standard
from the Open Software Foundation. See also window.
default
A computer value or setting that is automatically in effect unless
or until another value is specified. There are some default values
that you cannot override.
default recovery action
The action that the system takes after a power or system failure.
desktop enclosure
A type of system cabinet that is small enough to sit on top of a
desk. Compare with floorstand and rackmount enclosure.
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