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Terminal |
The word "terminal" comes from early computer systems that were used to send commands to other computers. Terminals often consist of just a keyboard and monitor, with a connection to another computer. The purpose of a terminal is not to process information (like a typical computer), but to send commands to another system. For example, a network administrator may use a terminal to log in to a network and manage devices connected to the network. With modern computers, the word "terminal" usually refers to a terminal program, or emulator, which provides a text-based interface for typing commands. This type of program is often abbreviated "TTY" and may also be referred to as a command-line interface. Terminal programs are available for all major computing platforms and are typically included with the operating system. For example, |
Definition from the Tech Terms Computer Dictionary http://www.techterms.com/definition/terminal |