HP 2240 - Manual (Page 255)

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directory
A special type of object that contains information about the objects
beneath it in the HP–UX organizational structure. Basically, it is a file
that stores names and links to files and other directories. See also file.
disk
A thin, round plate with a magnetic surface coating on which data is
stored by magnetic recording. See also floppy diskette, hard disk,
CD–ROM disc.
disked workstation
A workstation that has its own hard disk drive. See also diskless
workstation, node, partner node, workstation.
diskette
See floppy diskette.
diskless booting
Loading the operating system into local memory from the disk of a
partner workstation.
diskless workstation
A workstation that has no disk. A diskless workstation can use the
disk of its partner workstation or other workstations. If necessary, it
can also use the computational services of the partner workstation or
other workstations. A diskless workstation boots from its partner
workstation. See also disked workstation, node, partner node,
workstation.