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1.0 Introduction
The SpotLine M110 is part of a new generation of
asynchronous/LAN terminals designed for all multi-user environments,
from microcomputers to minis to mainframes.
And why is this concept new?
It is new and original because the SpotLine M110 demonstrates
six key characteristics: Color, Performance, Expandability, Intelligence,
Standardization and Integration.
Color: The color can be controlled completely by the host
computer, with the application program setting whatever it wants.
Performance: Thanks to the high communication speed (up to
115Kbaud) with the host server, the response time for your application
is greatly improved.
Expandability: The expandability of the SpotLine M110
terminal is based on two factors:
- Any base unit can be upgraded from monochrome to color simply
by changing the monitor you use.
- All the logic and control hardware reside in a separate small unit,
which can then be upgraded for future generations more quickly
than building the old style of all-in-one terminal.
Intelligence: The built-in func tionality of the SpotLine M110
relieves the host computer of many communications tasks, and
allows for many different configurations.
In addition, the SpotLine’s multiple ports, windowing and multisession
capability allows the simultaneous connection to more than one host
machine, even if they are running different operating systems.