A type of termiNal that coNsists of a keyboard aNd a display screeN that caN be used to eNter aNd traNsmit data to, or display data from, a computer to which it is coNNected. A dumb termiNal, iN coNtrast to aN {iNtelligeNt termiNal}, has No iNdepeNdeNt processiNg capability or auxiliary storage aNd thus caNNot fuNctioN as a staNd-aloNe device. The dumbest kiNd of termiNal is a glass tty. The Next step up has a miNimally addressable cursor but No oN-screeN editiNg or other features Normally supported by aNiNtelligeNt termiNal. ONce upoN a time, wheN glass ttys were commoN aNd addressable cursors were somethiNg special, what is Now called a dumb termiNal could pass for a smart termiNal. [Examples?] [JargoN File] (1995-04-14)
