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Computer terminal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Smart terminal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In computing, smart terminal can mean either: • A thin client with local data processing capacity • A computer terminal that has capabilities for cursor positioning, or other display formatting capa...
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Smart Terminal, in computer science, input and output device, normally with monitor and keyboard, that has some information processing capability... ... Search Encarta about Smart Terminal...
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Definition of smart terminal in the Online Dictionary. Multiple meanings, detailed information and synonyms for smart terminal. ... 2 definitions found smart terminal - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) : intelligent terminal smart terminal <hardware> (or "smart terminal", "programmable terminal") A...
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A terminal that has some processing capabilities, but not as many as an intelligent terminal. Smart terminals have built-in logic for performing simple display operations, such as blinking and boldface. In contrast, a dumb terminal has no processing capabilities at all.
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There is a classic quote from Rob Pike (inventor of the blit terminal): “A smart terminal is not a smartass terminal, but rather a terminal you can educate.” This illustrates a common design problem: The attempt to make peripherals (or anything else) intelligent sometimes results in finicky,
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PR: Evalue released MPT-1502, a modular designed smart terminal featuring easy, interactive and fanless operation. The unit is designed with 15-in Touch screen and supported with VOIP telephony, SmartCard security, Internet access and more multimedia interfaces. ... Such a networking terminal is ideal for retail shops,
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