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mouse pointer

See pointer.

name

A character string associated with a file, directory, or link. A name
can include various alphanumeric characters, but never a slash (/) or
null character. See also pathname.

network

Two or more workstations sharing information. See also cluster,
workstation.

network controller

A printed circuit board that passes bit streams between the network
and the main memory of the workstation. Coupled with the network
transceiver, the controller also handles signal processing, encoding,
and network media access.

node

A network computer (workstation). Each node in the network can use
the data, programs, and devices of other network nodes. Each node
contains main memory and has its own disk or shares one with anoth-
er node. See also disked workstation, diskless workstation,
workstation.

node name

A unique identifying name given to a workstation in a cluster. See
also
cluster, node.