Glossary
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PROM monitor
The interface that you use to communicate with the system after it is powered on, but
before it is booted and running IRIX.
Printer Manager
A tool that you access from the System Manager. You use it to set up printer software and
monitor jobs that you send to the printer.
parallel device
Any hardware device that requires a parallel cable connection to communicate with the
workstation. A parallel interface transfers bits of information via a number of wires
simultaneously.
parallel port
An outlet on the workstation to which you connect external parallel devices. A parallel
interface transfers bits of information via a number of wires simultaneously.
password
A combination of letters and/or numbers that only you know; it is an optional element
of your login account. If you specify a password for your account, you must type it after
you type your login name before the system lets you access files and directories.
pathname
A name that specifies the location of a file or directory within a hierarchied filesystem. It
begins with the name of the root (/) directory and ends with the name of the subordinate
directory or files to be located.
See also
filesystem.
peripheral
A hardware device, such as a tape device, that adds more functionality to the basic
workstation.
See also
external device
and
internal drive.
port
An outlet on the workstation to which you attach cable connectors.
power-on diagnostics
A series of tests that automatically checks hardware components of your system each
time you turn it on.