Digital Equipment 300 Series AXP Reference Manual page 292

nonvolatile random-access memory (NVR)
Memory, such as magnetic tape or core memory, in which values
are stored even when the system is turned off. NVR codes
represent continued power-on testing. If an error occurs during
this testing sequence, then a hexadecimal code is displayed along
with FRU and error code information
ns
See nanoseconds.
online documentation
Documents that can be read directly on your monitor screen.
Online documentation is stored on a compact disc and includes
all text and illustrations found in the printed manuals. Fast
access time and cross-referencing are two advantages of online
documentation.
Open Software Foundation (OSF)
A foundation formed to develop a new operating system based
on the UNIX standard. Part of the Open Software Foundation's
charter is to provide an interface for developing portable
applications that run on a variety of hardware platforms.
open system
A system that implements open specifications for interfaces,
services, and supporting formats so that applications software
can:
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OpenVMS AXP operating system
Digital's open version of the VMS operating system, which runs
on DEC 3000 machines. See also open system.
Glossary–20
Be ported across a wide range of systems with minimal
changes
Interoperate with other applications on local and remote
systems
Interact with users in a style that facilitates user portability