DECwindows
Digital’s workstation management product, a superset of the industry standard
X-Window System. It can be used to run windowing applications efficiently on
single workstations, or in distributed processing networks of workstations and
non-workstations systems.
Default
A value or setting that in most cases is normal or expected.
Device
The general name for any entity connected to a system that is capable of
receiving, storing, or transmitting data.
Device name
The name by which a device or controller is identified within a system. You use
the device name to refer to that device when communicating with the system.
Diagnostic program
A program that detects and identifies abnormal hardware operation. The
MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor software contains several diagnostic programs.
Disk
A flat circular plate with a coating on which data is stored magnetically in
concentric circles (tracks).
Disk drive
A device that contains a fixed disk or one or more diskettes. The drive contains
mechanical components that spin the disk or diskettes and move the read/write
heads that store and read information on the surface of the disk or diskettes.
DSSI
Digital Storage Systems Interconnect (DSSI) is the technology used for efficient
management of integrated disk storage products. DSSI is a member of the Digital
Storage Architecture (DSA) product family.
EIA
Electronic Industries Association.
Error message
A message displayed by the system to indicate it has detected an error or
malfunction.
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