Specifications

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Glossary
system software
The standard IRIX operatingsystem software and SiliconGraphics tools. Thesecome on
the system disk and on the CD that you use in the event of a system crash.
System toolchest
The toolchest in the upper left-hand corner of the screen labeled “System.” You start
system tools, such as System Manager, using this menu.
TCP/IP
A standard networking protocol that is included in the system software.
thumbscrew
The ridged knob attached to a screw in a cable connector. You turn it to secure the
connector to an outlet.
unmount
To make a filesystem that is accessible from a specific directory on your workstation
temporarily inaccessible.
upgrade
Hardware or software that you add to the basic workstation to increase performance,
such as additional memory (DIMMs), a higher capacity CPU, more powerful graphics
boards, and so on.
user ID (UID)
A number that uniquely identifies a user to the system.
Watt (average)
Average power in watts 1W
ave
=1V
rms
x1A
rms
. (Watt [average] refers to audio power often
quoted as Watts rms.)
window
A portion of the screen that you can manipulate that contains text or graphics.