TIL - Why is the terminal called that
2024.11.25 12:30 Mohammed_MAn TIL - Why is the terminal called that
I was listening to lecture on linux -this one, but it's in Arabic- and the lecturer talked about the first time the terminal was used, which was interesting and worth sharing, so I asked Claude to talk about the point he mentioned in more details so I can share it here:
The term "terminal" in computing comes from its literal meaning as an "endpoint," rooted in the Latin "terminus" (meaning boundary or end). In early computing, terminals were physical endpoints - devices with just a screen and keyboard that connected to massive mainframe computers. Unlike other input methods like punch cards (which were more like dropping off mail and waiting), terminals were special because they were interactive endpoints where users could have real-time, two-way conversations with the computer.
Picture a mainframe computer in a room with cables running out to multiple terminals - each terminal was literally at the "end" of a connection, where the computer system met the human user. When you typed on your terminal, your input would travel up to the mainframe, get processed, and the results would immediately come back to your screen. This was revolutionary compared to punch cards, which required you to submit your entire program at once and wait hours or days for results.
Today's "terminal" or command-line interface isn't a physical device anymore, but we keep the name because it serves the same purpose: it's your direct, interactive conversation point with the computer, where you can type commands and get immediate responses. Modern terminals are actually programs (like Terminal on Mac or Command Prompt on Windows) that simulate those old physical terminals, carrying on that legacy of being the "endpoint" where human and computer meet for direct communication.
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2024.11.25 12:30 Novapolo Militar indiciado com Bolsonaro desmaiou quando PF bateu em sua porta
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2024.11.25 12:30 Jhesti Sushi Tetsu - anyone been? Thoughts?
I just booked in for next week as a sort of spur of the moment, celebratory thing, as I saw yesterday that they have bookings opening at midday every Monday.
Lucky enough to get a spot without too much hassle.
I've heard it's up there with the best sushi in London.
Wanting to get even more excited for the meal, so if anyone's been, shoot a review here!
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2024.11.25 12:30 kevkwa89 I guess the security guard got tired of telling people not to park on the side at VAX5
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2024.11.25 12:30 ecbrgll Why am I so lonely? As if this is the lesson that I need to learn?
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2024.11.25 12:30 NamelessKhan 33 weapon requirement for camos
Just a quick question,
There’s 33 base weapons including melee, guns and launchers. However 3 or 4 new weapons have been introduced, making the count 36/37 weapons in total.
Do the new weapons count towards the total 33? Like I can avoid doing the knife or launcher by doing the new smg or assault rifle(Krig) for dark spine/matter? Thanks in advance!
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2024.11.25 12:30 carnivalofpizzacrust Justine and second hand embarrassment!
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2024.11.25 12:30 Badgerooblitz Arcane is a really good show, but why did they kill our good boy 3 times and not transform him to Warwick after season 1?
That was one heck of a teaser of singed just sitting there in front of warwick, for 3 years. Then the reveal comes out and it's an uglier beauty and the beast clone. But then they kill him and sacrifice isha, and he still doesn't transform. Then victor kills him and he is never seen again. Not even 5 seconds at the end to see fur growing on him. They could have literally just added the sound of his W activating after the "The End" teaser, and it would have been a lot better. Instead the writers say he transforms outside of the show. I don't want mogwick to be a skin lol.
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2024.11.25 12:30 ShiwaniK Tamil Nadu Assembly session to begin on December 9
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2024.11.25 12:30 colbloke Just wondering what everyone's opinion is on what you think is the best visitor tracking plug in is?
My site is not a commercial site selling anything. It's just a small site I have built for a local club and I am getting back into Web creation after a few years so there is bound to be new stuff about. Thanks in advance for any help and comments. 🙂
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2024.11.25 12:30 TheMrAssassin There needs to be a Hide Hud Mod on Console
All of the mods we've gotten in console have been amazing, but I wish we had the ability to remove or hide the UI or hud in-game to record or screenshot scenes in-game. The fact it isn't a built-in feature is kinda dissapointing when PC can do it all with a button press.
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2024.11.25 12:30 Maximum_Inspection59 Why I can't see the case in website
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2024.11.25 12:30 Comfortable-Room1622 🎙️Antoine Dupont:"A travers la récompense individuelle,il y a toujours une récompense pour l'équipe"
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2024.11.25 12:30 InternationalOkra181 Fatty confirmed?
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2024.11.25 12:30 ConflictRough320 What is the best english speaking country to live right now?
I'm not american just to be clear.
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2024.11.25 12:30 AleksiB1 What's your lang's literature about?
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2024.11.25 12:30 Modernprobs More of Jocelyn and her friends
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2024.11.25 12:30 riddleman01 Ik ( ..... ) is een boek uit 1985 van Günter Wallraff waarin hij beschrijft hoe hij als Turkse gastarbeider bij verschillende Duitse bedrijven undercover heeft gewerkt. (3) letters
Ik ( ..... ) is een boek uit 1985 van Günter Wallraff waarin hij beschrijft hoe hij als Turkse gastarbeider bij verschillende Duitse bedrijven undercover heeft gewerkt. (3) letters
Antwoord: https://www.puzzelwoordenboeknu.com/puzzel-dinsdag-26-november-antwoorden/
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2024.11.25 12:30 Prestigious_Share916 50% User Growth for Content Aggregator
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2024.11.25 12:30 UnusualWhalesBot Here are the earnings for the today's premarket
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2024.11.25 12:30 chasetwogirls 241125 PROJECT 7 - Round 2 Behind
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