MB> "slaved" to the central or master processor.
MB>  
MB>  
MB> Most "dummy terminals" have a processor on board, but it is not capa
MB> doing any type of stand alone or on board processing.  Your printer 
MB> also has a processor in it.  The disadvantage of a "main frame" is t
 
That type of a main frame is referred as a "file server", and the 
dummies is called a "terminal" or "work-station".  A modern main frame 
is a computer which has far more capability than a standard PC.  
Instead of having megs for ram, most have gigs.  Instead of having gigs 
for hardrives, they have gog's(sp).  These monsters still take up a 
whole room.  These are a far cry from the toys that we use at work( my 
too included ) and play with in our homes. Thanks for your input.
 
Keep your stick on the Ice,
Paul
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