universal strain relief strap
A plastic strap used when connecting the monitor video cable
to the back of the monitor. The strap prevents the weight of
the cable junction box from pulling the cables out of the BNC
connectors.
user interface
The style of interaction between the computer and the user of
that computer.
video refresh rate
The speed at which the image on the screen is restored.
VMScluster system
A highly integrated organization of Digital’s OpenVMS AXP
systems that communicate over a high-speed communications
path. VMScluster configurations have all the functions of
single-node systems, plus the ability to share CPU resources,
queues, and disk storage.
volatile memory
Memory from which values are lost when the system is turned
off.
WAN
See wide-area network.
wide-area network (WAN)
A high-speed public or private data communications system that
connects multiple users in different geographical areas, such as
different cities or states. In a WAN, transmissions are carried
primarily over telephone lines.
window
An area on your monitor screen in which you can start, run, and
view a separate process. Windowing capability is supported by
both OpenVMS AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP workstation software.
work group
Several workstations, connected together on a network, that
perform similar tasks and share information or databases.
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