Glossary
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local workstation
The physical workstation whose keyboard and mouse you are using, all hardware that is
connected to that workstation, and all software that resides on that hardware or its
removable media.
lockbar
A long piece of metal with a lock icon on the end that you attach to the chassis. It allows
you to secure the workstation with a lock and locking cable.
log in
To give the system your login name so you can start a session on the workstation.
log out
To end a session on the workstation.
login account
A database of information about each user that, at the minimum, consists of the login
name, user ID, and home directory.
login name
A name that uniquely identifies a user to the system.
login screen
The window that you see after powering on the system, before you can access files and
directories. The window contains one icon for each login account on the system.
MB (megabyte)
A standard unit for measuring the information storage capacity of disks and memory
(RAM and ROM); 1000 kilobytes make one megabyte.
male connector
A connector that has raised edges, pins, or other protruding parts that you plug into a
female connector. An example of a male connector is an electrical plug that you plug into
a wall outlet.
man page
An online document that describes how to use a particular IRIX command.
