MPE/iX Glossary of Terms and Acronyms (32650-90887)

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Glossary of Terms
link To set up pointers and table entries for a compiled file and its libraries.
This creates an executable file that allows a program to run.
link access protocol (LAP) A subset of high-level data-link control (HDLC) protocol
that governs the exchanges between a user and the access node of a public
data network. LAP uses asynchronous response mode (ARM) of HDLC and
is now used in limited applications.
link access protocol-balanced (LAP-B) The current version of link access protocol
(LAP) that uses asynchronous balanced mode (ABM) of high-level
data-link control (HDLC).
link editor See linker.
linker A system program. It combines one or more object programs into one
program, searches libraries to resolve user program references, and builds
an executable file. This executable file is ready for execution through the
program loader. Also referred to as link editor.
listing A listing is the output of a job usually in the form of a printed document.
load A machine instruction requesting the CPU to take data from memory and
place it in a register.
loading To prepare a program for execution by allocating primary memory and
putting the job in a queue for execution.
local area network (LAN) A computer network confined to a single location. For
example, connecting two or more computer systems within a single office
together creates a LAN.
local area network interface controller (LANIC) A hardware card that fits into the
backplane of the HP 3000 and provides a physical layer for IEEE 802.3
local area networks.
localizable That quality of software or documentation that facilitates changes to the
punctuation characters, key words, and command names to fit a particular
language so that applications can be used in different countries. The user
interface is in the country's native language.
local mode A standalone method of terminal operation. A terminal is operating in
local mode when it is not connected to the computer. See remote mode.
local network The network to which the local node belongs.
local node The node where you are physically located and logged on, and at which you
enter commands.
local system console See system console.
local variable A variable that appears as a UDC or a command file parameter. A local
variable is valid only in a certain section of code. This is the opposite of
global, which has value throughout an entire program.
LOCKED state The status of an output spoolfile when it is being accessed by the SPOOK
utility, and is therefore unavailable for printing.
lockword A word used as a security device on files. A lockword can be assigned to a