What is a terminal ?

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What is a terminal ?

asked Jan 28, 2022 by anonymous

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A terminal is a device through which data can be input to a computer and data can be displayed from a computer. The terminal usually consists of a combination of keyboard and display screen. Many people can work together by connecting a terminal to a mainframe computer.

answered Jan 28, 2022 by anonymous

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