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`programmers, systems administrators, network admm~straco_rs a_nd database administrators, can easily cross
`industry Jines as long as they continue to be involved m their niche hardware and software, such as the
`hardware platform, programming language, operating system and network protocols. See programmer,
`computercruiter and nerd rustler.
`touchpad
`A stationary pointing device that provides a small, flat surface that you slide your finger over using the
`same movements as you would a mouse. You can tap on the pad's surface as an alternate to pressing one
`of the touchpad keys. See pointing device.
`touch screen
`A touch-sensitive display screen that uses a clear
`panel over on the screen surface. The panel is a
`matrix of cells that transmit pressure information to
`the software.
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`tower
`(1) A floor-standing cabinet taller than it is
`wide. Desktop computers can be made into towers
`by turning them on their side and inserting them
`into a floor-mounted base.
`(~) (Tower) Series of UNIX-based single and
`mulnprocessor computer systems from NCR that
`use the Motorola 68000 family of CPUs.
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`monitor.
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