Once upon a time no one had computers on their desks, but some researchers had terminals in their offices that let them remotely access a big computer somewhere else. Now the idea of terminal ...

Processing performed in one computer or in a cluster of coupled computers in a single location. Access to the computer is via "dumb terminals," which send only input and receive output or "smart ...

Is the concept of a "dumb terminal" returning? Computing often comes full circle in terms of where hardware is put, and it seems Virtualization is making the concept of a dumb terminal an attractive ...