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Point-of-sale terminal (POS terminal)

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A POS terminal is a computerized device used to process sales transactions in a retail environment. It typically includes a touch screen, barcode scanner, receipt printer, and cash drawer. POS terminals are used by retailers to take customer orders, process payments, and track inventory. What is the difference between a terminal and a POS? A … Read more

Difference Engine

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A difference engine is a type of mechanical computer that was invented in the early 1800s by British mathematician and computer pioneer Charles Babbage. The difference engine is an early example of a digital computer, and was designed to calculate polynomial functions using the method of finite differences. Babbage’s design for the difference engine was … Read more