A computer terminal is an electronic
or electromechanical hardware device confined to display and input of data; that
is used for entering data into, and displaying data from, a computer or a
computing system.
The function of a terminal is a device
with significant local programmable data processing capability may be called a
"smart terminal" or thin client. A personal computer can run software that
emulates the function of a terminal, sometimes allowing concurrent use of local
programs and access to a distant host system.
workstations offered higher performance than normally seen on a
contemporary personal computers, especially with respect to graphics and CPU
power, memory capacity and multitasking ability.
Workstations are often optimized for displaying and manipulating complex data
such as 3D mechanical design, engineering simulation results such as for
computational fluid dynamics, animation and rendering of images, and
mathematical plots. Consoles usually consist of a high resolution display, a
keyboard and a mouse at a minimum, but often support multiple displays and may
often use the fastest available versions of roprocessors.
workstations are designed and optimized for situations requiring
considerable computing power,
The term "workstation" has also been used to refer to a terminal or PC hooked up
to network.
where for engineering, medical,
and graphics production tasks, where time is essential, the workstation is hard
to beat.
Some workstations are designed for use with only one specific application such
as AutoCAD, Avid Xpress Studio HD, 3D Studio Max, etc. To ensure compatibility
with the software, purchasers usually ask for a certificate from the software
vendor.
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