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

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Glossary of Terms
multiple RIN capability (MR capability) The ability to use more than one RIN at a
time; for example, locking more than one file at a time.
multiplexer (MUX) A device or interface that allows a number of separate input or
output lines to funnel into a single computer.
multiprocessing The appearance of simultaneous execution of two or more processes.
multiprocessor A processor that can be added to the main processor to increase
computing power.
multiprogramming The concurrent execution of multiple programs by a single
processing unit.
Multiprogramming Executive (MPE) The HP 3000 MPE V/E operating system. MPE
consists of programs that handle exchanges between HP terminals,
printers, storage devices, memory, and executing programs.
MPE/iX Multiprogramming executive with integrated POSIX. The operating
system for the 900 Series HP 3000 computers. MPE/iX manages all system
resources and coordinates the execution of all programs running on the
system.
multiple RINs Allowing an account, group, or user multiple RINs (by specifying multiple
RIN (MR) capability with the ALTACCT, ALTGROUP, or ALTUSER
commands) allows users to lock more than one resource at a time.
multiuser mode The state of an ALLBASE/SQL DBEnvironment that allows more than
one user to access it concurrently. The maximum number of users is set by
the maximum transactions parameter stored in the DBECon file.
multiuser state The condition of an operating system in which terminals and the system
console allow communication between the system and its users.
multiuser system A system that may have more than one user actively communicating
with the system when it is in a multiuser state.
nailed device A device permanently assigned an LDEV number.
native language support (NLS) MPE/iX utilities and intrinsics that facilitate the
development of applications for users in different countries. NLS includes
such features as currency symbol handling and character translation.
native mode (NM) The native run-time environment of MPE/iX. In native mode, source
code has been compiled into the native instruction set of the 900 Series HP
3000.
network A group of computer systems connected so that they can exchange
information and share resources.
network administrator capability (NA capability) A user, selected by the system
manager, who is assigned to manage the data communications subsystem
at a specified location.
network architecture A structured, modular design for networks.
network boundary The division between networks in a catenet or internetwork.
network file transfer (NFT) A network services (NS) user service that allows you to