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Serial
The transmission of data one bit after another in single file; a device that sends or
receives this kind of data transmission. See also:
Parallel
Server
On a local area network (LAN), a computer running administrative software that
controls access to the network and its resources, such as printers and disk drives, and
provides resources to computers functioning as workstations on the network.
Single Board Computer
A computer that occupies only one circuit board, usually with no capacity for
additional boards.
Terminate
With reference to hardware, to install a plug, jack, or other connector at the end of a
wire or cable.
USB
Universal Serial Bus. A type of serial device connector.
VGA
Video Graphics Adapter. A video adapter that duplicates all the video modes of the
EGA (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) and adds several more.
