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Synonym (in telephony) main distribution frame.
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A computer (a) in which the processing unit is a microprocessor and (b) that usually consists of a microprocessor, a storage unit, an input channel, and an output channel, all of which may be on one chip.
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A physical or logical connection established between a remote microprocessor and mainframe host computer for the express purpose of uploading, downloading, or viewing interactive data and databases on-line in real time. Note: A micro-mainframe link usually requires terminal emulation software on the microcomputer.
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A central processing unit implemented on a single chip. (188)
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1. Software or hardware that is used to scrutinize and to display, record, supervise, control, or verify the operations of a system. Note: Possible uses of monitors are to indicate significant departures from the norm, or to determine levels of utilization of particular functional units.
2. A device used for the real-time temporary display of computer output data. Note: Monitors usually use cathode-ray-tube or liquid-crystal technology. Synonyms video display terminal, video display unit, visual display unit.
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A hand-held computer input device that generates signals that increment, i.e., slew, the position of a cursor on a video display. Note: A mouse is placed on a flat surface and moved manually in the direction in which it is desired to move the cursor. A mouse has momentary switches ("buttons") that may be finger-operated to trigger an event after the cursor is positioned correctly.
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A computer that has two or more processors that have common access to a main storage.
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