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process A computing
environment in which you may
execute programs; a program
currently running in the system.
process ID A unique
identification number assigned to
all processes by the operating
system. Also referred to as a PID
See also PID.
processor internal memory A
storage area in a processor (for
example, EEPROM) that is set at
the time of a high-priority machine
check (HPMC), low-priority
machine check, soft boot or TOC,
and is composed of the architected
state save error parameters, and
hardware version-dependent
regions.
program A unit of executable
code, in source-code or binary form.
Most HP-UX commands and
routines consist of programs.
prompt A message or symbol
displayed by the system to let you
know that it is ready for your
input.
push button A graphic control
that simulates a real-life push
button. Use the pointer and mouse
to push the button and start an
action or set a state.
R-S
RAM Random-access memory.
ROM Read-only memory.
root See superuser.
scroll bar A vertical or horizontal
bar located on the side or bottom of
a window that allows the user to
view information that does not fit
within the window.
SCSI See Small Computer
System Interface.
SCSI ID The address of a
peripheral device connected to a
SCSI bus.
server A program that controls all
access to input and output devices.
session The time between when
you log in and when you log out.
Also called a “work session” or a
“login session.” See also current
session.
shell A command-line interpreter
program used to invoke programs.
Some examples of HP-UX shells
are the Bourne, Korn, Key, and C
shells. Sometimes referred to as a
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