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requiring user interaction.
job limit A limit set to manage the number of jobs executing on the system. The system
manager or operator can restrict system usage by reducing the number of jobs allowed to
run. If the LIMIT command is used to set the job limit to 0 (zero), no additional jobs can log
onto the system.
keyword A word assigned a specific meaning by the operating system, a subsystem, a
computer language, or a utility.
keyword parameters Words that have special meaning to the command interpreter and
are used to modify the intent or effect of an MPE command. Keyword parameters, unlike
positional parameters, may appear in any order after a command has been entered on the
command line. An entire keyword parameter group, such as PASS=password, must be
separated from other keyword parameters by a semicolon (;).
LAN 3000/XL LINK The hardware and communications software needed to connect 900
Series HP 3000 machines to a network for system-to-system communication.
LAN cables Cables used to connect the distributed terminal controller (DTC) and the
system.
LDEV number See logical device number.
library A file containing a set of procedures and variables that can be accessed by
programs.
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 system and provides a physical layer for IEEE 802.3 local area
networks.
local network The network to which the local node belongs.
local node The system where you are physically located and logged on, and at which you
enter commands.
locked state The status of an output spoolfile when it is unavailable for printing.
lockword A word used as a security device on files. A lockword can be assigned to a file
when it is created or renamed, and must be supplied to regain access to the file. The word
can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters long and must begin with an alphabetic
character.
log file A file that maintains a record of events. Each event is recorded in a separate log
record, and is correlated with the job or session causing the event.