Glossary
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confidence test
A test that you run to make sure a particular device (such as the keyboard, mouse, or a
drive) is set up and working properly.
connector
Hardware at the end of a cable that lets you fasten the cable to an outlet, port, or other
connector.
console window
The window that appears as a stowed icon each time you log in; IRIX reports all status
and error messages to this window.
current working directory
The directory within the file system in which you are currently located when you are
working in a shell window.
cursor
The small red arrow on the screen that echoes the movements of the mouse. It changes
shape depending on its location on the screen.
DAT
A magnetic tape from which you can read and to which you can copy audio and digital
information.
default
A set of behaviors that Silicon Graphics specifies on every system. You can later change
these specifications, which range from how your screen looks to what type of drive you
want to use to install new software.
default printer
The printer to which the system directs a print request if you do not specify a printer
when you make the request. You set the default printer using the Print Manager.
diagnostics
A series of tests that check all hardware components of your system.
directory
A container in the file system in which you store other directories and files.
