data
A formal representation of information suitable for
communication, interpretation, and processing by humans
or computers.
database
A collection of interrelated data on one or more mass storage
devices. The collection is organized to facilitate efficient and
accurate inquiry and update.
data bus
A pathway used to carry data signals between two or more
components of the system.
data transmission
The movement of data in the form of electrical signals along a
communications line.
DECchip
This CPU microprocessor chip is a CMOS superscalar (dual
instruction issue), super-pipelined implementation of the Alpha
AXP architecture.
DECconnect
Digital’s cabling system for extending Ethernet and terminal
interconnections into offices and work areas.
DECnet network
Digital networking software that runs on nodes in both local and
wide area networks.
DEC OSF/1 AXP operating system
A general-purpose operating system based on the Open Software
Foundation OSF/1 1.5 technology.
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