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  Computer console - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On modern small computers the console is usually the computer's attached monitor and keyboard.
On many older computers, the console is an RS-232 serial link to a terminal such as a DEC VT100.
It is usually possible to login from the console.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Computer_console   (170 words)

  
 Computer and video games - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first primitive computer and video games were developed in the 1950s and 1960s and ran on platforms such as oscilloscopes, university mainframes and EDSAC computers.
The popularity of computer and video games, as a whole, has been increasing steadily ever since the 1984-1987 dropoff caused by the video game crash of 1983, and the popularity appears to be continuing to increase.
Computer and video games may be considered a subset of interactive media, which includes virtual reality, flight and engineering simulation, multimedia and the World Wide Web.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Computer_game   (3235 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Computer console
A computer keyboard is a peripheral modelled after the typewriter keyboard.
Jump to: navigation, search A login (also log in, log on, signon, sign on) is the process of accessing a computer by identification of the user in order to obtain credentials to permit access.
On many computer operating systems, superuser is the term used for the special user account that is controlled by the system administrator.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Computer-console   (512 words)

  
 Computer console -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
On modern small computers the console is usually the computer's attached (Any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles) monitor and (Device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like) keyboard.
On many older computers, the console is an (Click link for more info and facts about RS-232) RS-232 serial link to a terminal such as a (The last (12th) month of the year) DEC (Click link for more info and facts about VT100) VT100.
Logging in as the (Click link for more info and facts about root super-user) root super-user from the console is the Command Line of Last Resort when faced with a misbehaving system.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/computer_console.htm   (333 words)

  
 Sony Claims PS2 is a Computer - MegaGames console
According to the electronics giant, its Playstation 2 console should be defined based on its internal components and not by its use, making it a computer.
With the decision in their pockets, Sony's legal team will now attempt to reclaim all the taxes that they have paid so far, a sum which could be very near the million dollar mark.
Whether this move has anything to do with the company's decision to lower the U.K. price of the console to GBP 139, a cut of GBP 30, is not clear but more cuts, or interesting bundles could be under way if they manage to reclaim the taxes they paid in the past.
www.megagames.com /news/html/console/sonyclaimsps2isacomputer.shtml   (169 words)

  
 Computer/Console Selection Rationale
Pelagic sells the computer to dive equipment manufacturer with their respective logo on it.
Be aware that computers that offer an illumination function use batteries quicker if the illumination is used a lot.
I use the original Dacor instrument console I purchased in 1992.
home.att.net /~robert.lusby/scuba_web/computer_rationale.htm   (604 words)

  
 Console article - Console shelf computer console mainframe Win32 console window Video - What-Means.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Console article - Console shelf computer console mainframe Win32 console window Video - What-Means.com
A Win32 console is a special type of window.
Console article - Console definition - what means Console
www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Console   (97 words)

  
 Got | Apex? Forums - Console vs. {[*Computer*]}
I sat in on a Microsoft tech talk with one of the guys from the XBox team, and he talked about the platform-specific optimizations they are able to do that would be impossible for PC games because everybody has non-uniform hardware.
The computer parallel of that is four high-end computers with four copies of the software, which is easily more expensive, and then there's the whole matter of everybody bringing their equipment to my apartment.
Now if everyone could hook up their computers to projectors, that would be a different story.
www.gotapex.com /forums/printthread.php?t=83377   (819 words)

  
 Computer Console Operator II - 1D23
COMPUTER CONSOLE OPERATOR II This is data processing work as a lead computer operator operating a computer console and peripheral equipment on an assigned or rotating shift in a large scale mainframe with a multiple CPU and multiple operating system environment.
An employee in this class is responsible for monitoring an operating system console and central processing unit for system or network failure, diagnosing the failure, and interacting with the computer system to respond to systems inquiries to effect system or network recovery.
Three years experience in a large scale mainframe with multiple CPU and multiple operating system environment operating a computer console and/or peripheral equipment, one year of which must have been operating a computer console.
www.phila.gov /personnel/specs/1d23.htm   (462 words)

  
 Mares MC1 RGBM Dive Computer Console: Scuba Gear and Diving Equipment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Mares MC1 RGBM Dive Computer Console is an exceptionally sleek, low profile console with advanced ergonomics for the ultimate in-water performance.
Console includes the M1 RGBM Dive Computer with a brass bodied 5000 PSI compact pressure gauge stylishly housed in a shock resistant elastomeric technopolymer case.
The M1 RGBM is the most complete and easy-to-use dive computer on the market, both for recreational and technical diving.
www.island-scuba.com /page/001/PROD/ix/INC204   (575 words)

  
 JupiterResearch - Personal Computer and Console Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Holiday season 2005 marks the fifth year since the launch of current-generation console systems, and uncertainty surrounds the impending launch of next-generation systems.
Console manufacturers are locked into a basic platform strategy for roughly four to six years.
In anticipation of the next console cycle, game publishers are jockeying to improve market position through acquisitions and exclusive deals.
www.jupiterresearch.com /bin/item.pl/research:service/111   (604 words)

  
 Hardware: JAM!! Game Console-to-Computer Monitor Adapter
The unit's outputs include a VGA monitor connector, a DIN-8 connector used to attach to the computer's video output using a special cable, and a stereo mini jack used to output audio to headphones or multimedia speakers.
Graphics are much crisper, colors are richer and more saturated, and you won't experience as much eyestrain as playing games close to a TV (computer monitors support higher refresh rates, and that helps out a lot).
Playing a console about a foot away from a computer screen is a different experience.
www.streettech.com /archives_hardware/jam.html   (728 words)

  
 Open Directory - Recreation: Humor: Computer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Computer Jokes - A small collection of computer jokes divided into categories.
Dictionary of Computing - A humourous dictionary of computing terms.
Kill a Computer - Various computers are dropped from buildings or crushed by steamrollers.
dmoz.org /Recreation/Humor/Computer   (992 words)

  
 DVD Talk Forum - Console to computer monitor
What products are out their to let me hook up the console of my choice to my PC monitor at work.
In other words I can unhook the monitor from the tower and just hook the console into the monitor since I don't spend all of my time on the computer.
Most of the VGA cables I've seen are specific to one console.
www.dvdtalk.com /forum/printthread.php?t=188223   (616 words)

  
 Tusa Platina SCA-342 IQ600 Computer Console
The Tusa Platina SCA-342 Computer Console is a masterpiece in design for the avid diver.
It is designed for safety with an automatic switch that turns the computer on if you fail to activate it before your dive.
If you are looking for a luxury computer at a reasonable price, the Tusa Platina SCA-342 Computer Console is the unit for you.
www.divesports.com /mall/tusa_com_sca342.asp   (239 words)

  
 Tusa IQ-700 Nitrox Computer Console- Tusa Dive Computers - Dive Computers
The Tusa IQ-700 Nitrox Console computer is the latest introduction from Tusa.
The safety stop function greatly adds to the convenience of using this computer for recreational diving situations.
All recorded profiles are manually visible on the computer screen, in addition to being accessible from the optional PC interface download.
www.divesports.com /mall/tusa_com_iq700console.asp   (319 words)

  
 Computer Management Console Tools   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Sessions - Any open session from the local computer or a remote computer is listed.
Disk Defragmenter - This is a snap-in for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and is used to analyze and defragment volumes.
In the left pane of the computer management box in the MMC, select "Disk Defragmenter".
www.comptechdoc.org /os/windows/win2k/win2kmantools.html   (792 words)

  
 Download.com - Blogs - Power Up: Computer gaming, from the arcades and the PC to the console
While you're celebrating the end of summer with barbecues and swimming parties, I'll be escaping the San Francisco fog in the desert.
The music of computer games has evolved mightily since the blips and bleeps of Pong.
A government report from Sweden indicates that playing computer games is not bad for children.
blogs.download.com /Power-Up/archive.php   (1846 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Sony PSOne Console: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
If the original PlayStation was the video game console equivalent of the '60s-era Volkswagen Beetle--economic, reliable, loads of fun--the PS One could be considered the new Beetle--a hip restyling of those same qualities.
We had previously been run off the computer by my son much of the time, but he is now happy to have his own PlayStation and asks to play p.c.
PlayStation 1 is a success but its 2 flaws are bad graphics you can see the little squares on them and most of the games have long loading times.I still like PSX and its games but i will need to get a PS1 Memory card to save any of their games.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004XOWT?v=glance   (1879 words)

  
 Welcome to OLD-COMPUTERS.COM !   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Have a trip down memory lane re-discovering your old computer, console or pong you used to have.
It was the first affordable all-in-one computer everyone could acquire to know a bit about computers.
The core of the computer system is an Altera Cyclone FPGA chip, which can be reprogrammed to perform a wide variety of operations.
www.old-computers.com /news   (617 words)

  
 Aeris Atmos 1 Console, Computers: Air, Aeris, Aeris Atmos 1 Console
Aeris Atmos 1 Console, Computers: Air, Aeris, Aeris Atmos 1 Console
Now only available in the the high quality, full featured Atmos 1 Wrist Computer, you've got a great addition to any regulator setup.
This computer gives you water or manual activation, user replaceable batteries, and a variable ascent indicator.
www.scubatoys.com /store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=AerisAtmos1Console   (123 words)

  
 Talking Shop: Manage systems remotely with the Computer Management console
The Computer Management console isn’t just for managing your local computer; you can also use it to manage other computers across the network.
To connect to and manage another computer through the Computer Management console, you must log on to your local computer using account credentials that match an account on the remote system with administrator privileges.
If the administrator account credentials are the same on both computers, you shouldn't have a problem connecting and managing the remote system.
techrepublic.com.com /5100-1035_11-1053111.html   (956 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Sega Dreamcast Console: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A few more things to mention if your considering purchasing a new game console, the PS2 can play DVD's, the Dreamcast can't, that may be a selling point to some.
The only console that's come even close to the Dreamcast's greatness was the Xbox.
To encourage you to buy a Dreamcast, with a little bit of reading up you can play EVERY NES (first Nintendo console) on the Dreamcast with no modifications to the system, and the information is readily available online on how to do so.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000K2R4?v=glance   (2310 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Aeris Atmos 2 Computer Console at Epinions.com
We both decided on the Aeris because of the features, prices, and recommendation of our local dive shop.
Before going on our next dive trip we got in the pool at the dive shop with all our gear to make...
Trading Desks, Computer consoles, We design/build for the workplace.
www.epinions.com /SCUBA_Gear-Aeris_Atmos_2_Computer_Console   (113 words)

  
 eBay - computer console, Scuba, Snorkeling, Exercise Fitness items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Aeris 500AI air integrated nitrox console dive computer 
Dacor Omni Dive Computer AIR reef saver andwrist console 
Suunto SM-36 Diving Computer Console Air Nitrox New 
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=computer+console&...   (312 words)

  
 +Banana Table | Computer Desk
The BANANA Console Table is an advanced ergonomic office furniture computer desk and is in a class by itself for bringing ergonomic design to computer intensive environments.
The BANANA Console Table office furniture computer desk also solves the two biggest problems companies have with multiple monitor workstations.
The BANANA Console Table ergonomic office furniture computer desk has been designed for this millennium...
www.ergonomichome.com /erfur.html   (166 words)

  
 IT Resource Center forums - Computer Management console
is there a way to disable the windows 2000 Computer Management console so that my computer cannot be managed by remote computers?
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It would help if you indicated how the computer is used, i.e., if it is in a domain or workgroup.
forums1.itrc.hp.com /service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=217184   (445 words)

  
 Computer and Console Games
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance delivers the highly acclaimed series to the next-generation consoles with a lethal dose of unparalleled brutality supernatural mystique and a reinvented fighting system.
Australian censors are letting computer games into New Zealand which are so violent they would be restricted under local laws.
The prizes were presented for outstanding development work on a PlayStation 2 Games Console during academic year 2004/05.
www.games-compare.co.uk   (613 words)

  
 Computer Games Help and Information
I got Black & White 2 the moment it came out, and dove into playing it.
This is computer RPG gaming at its finest.
Not only is the gameplay fun, but you get tons of interviews with the cast from the movie!
www.bellaonline.com /site/strategyactiongaming   (201 words)

  
 Lisa's Gaming Reviews of Console and Computer Games
This index isn't been kept up to date any more - go directly to each game system and follow the link for the most up to date reviews, previews and screenshots.
XBox Console Review The X-Box has gotten a ton of hype.
Madden NFL 2002 Review This game shows just how amazing computer games have become.
www.bellaonline.com /gaming/reviews   (752 words)

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