Online services are managed by a host system that maintains a base of information available to satellite users. Users of so-called "dumb" terminals (i. e. those without processing capability)simply access the information base via programs stored on the system. Personal computer (PC) users typically access the host through a modem (调制解调器). A PC software program serves as an interface (接口)between the server and a PC, allowing the user to operate through the online system and select different databases using a keyboard or a mouse.
National and regional online systems usually have local telephone numbers that PC modems can call to access either a local information base or an indirect long-distance connection, thus reducing long-distance telephone fees. Some online systems allow users ’to copy large volumes of information onto a local memory storage device, which also reduces the time the user is connected to the online system.
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A. They can simply use a keyboard or a mouse.
B. They should use a modem to maintain the host system.
C. They should connect their computer to a satellite system.
D. They can access its base through the programs on the system.
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