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WHAT IS THE HUMAN–TECHNOLOGY INTERFACE?
In the context of using a computer system, the human–technology interface is facili-
tated by the input and output devices discussed previously in this chapter. Specifically,
the keyboard, mouse, monitor, laserpen, joystick, stylus, or game pads and controls,
and other USB or plug and play devices, such as MP3 players, digital cameras, digital
camcorders, musical instruments, and hand-held smaller computers, such as per-
sonal digital assistants, are all viable devices for interfacing with a computer.
The GUI afforded by the OS of a computer ...