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Latest revision as of 08:34, 11 January 2013

Definition[]

A terminal is a device that acts as the point of communication between user and computer.

Overview[]

Usually a terminal is a video display unit with a keyboard attached. The terminal can be used as both an input and an output device. Information can be typed in using the keyboard and results can be seen on the display screen.

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