Softwareterminálový

Softwareterminálový is a Czech-language compound adjective used to describe things pertaining to a software terminal, a terminal implemented in software rather than a physical terminal device. The term is most often encountered in information technology texts that discuss terminal emulation, console interfaces, or remote access applications. In this usage, softwareterminálový denotes that the terminal interface runs within a software environment and interacts with the operating system through standard input/output streams rather than through dedicated hardware terminals.

Typical contexts include terminal emulators (such as xterm, GNOME Terminal, Windows Terminal), which provide a software-based terminal window that emulates historical hardware terminals; SSH and Telnet clients that present a text-oriented interface; and other text user interfaces (TUIs) that operate in a software terminal. These interfaces often rely on ANSI escape codes for cursor movement, color, and text attributes, and support features like scripting, piping, and redirection.

Although the term is Czech, English-language equivalents are usually "software terminal" or "terminal emulator." The adjective softwareterminálový emphasizes the software-based nature of the terminal; it contrasts with hardwarový terminál (hardware terminal) or terminály dedicated to specific devices. The usage is primarily in technical writing, glossaries, and product descriptions.