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A '''terminal emulator''' is a program that runs on a computer - now usually a [[personal computer]] such as a [[laptop]] or [[desktop]] - which allows the machine to emulate an old [[terminal]], usually a [[video terminal]]. The computer on which the emulator is running is usually one which has an [[asynchronous serial line]] [[hardware port|port]], although on personal computers now, those are often provided by a [[USB]] device plugged into them, since serial ports are usually no longer standard equipment on them. | A '''terminal emulator''' is a program that runs on a computer - now usually a [[personal computer]] such as a [[laptop]] or [[desktop]] - which allows the machine to emulate an old [[terminal]], usually a [[video terminal]]. The computer on which the emulator is running is usually one which has an [[asynchronous serial line]] [[hardware port|port]], although on personal computers now, those are often provided by a [[USB]] device plugged into them, since serial ports are usually no longer standard equipment on them. | ||
=== Terminal Simulators === | |||
The suggested term "terminal simulator" means software and/or hardware that models some terminal down to hardware detail level. This category of technology has not yet been widely explored, but e.g. there are simulators that run the VT100 ROM. | |||
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Revision as of 07:51, 7 May 2021
A terminal emulator is a program that runs on a computer - now usually a personal computer such as a laptop or desktop - which allows the machine to emulate an old terminal, usually a video terminal. The computer on which the emulator is running is usually one which has an asynchronous serial line port, although on personal computers now, those are often provided by a USB device plugged into them, since serial ports are usually no longer standard equipment on them.
Terminal Simulators
The suggested term "terminal simulator" means software and/or hardware that models some terminal down to hardware detail level. This category of technology has not yet been widely explored, but e.g. there are simulators that run the VT100 ROM.
