TERMINAL(HW)                         UNIX System V



     Name
          terminal - login terminal


     Description
          A terminal is any device used to enter and display data.  It
          may be connected to the computer:

            - By a serial wire, either direct or dialup
            - As  a  virtual  terminal,  for  example  with   emulator
            software
            - Through a display adapter

         A terminal has an associated device file /dev/tty*.


     Files
          /dev/tty*


     See Also
          console(M), disable(C), enable(C),  mkdev(ADM),  serial(HW),
          stty(C), vidi(C), termcap(M), term(F), terminals(M)


     (printed 2/15/90)                               TERMINAL(HW)