On Fri, 16 Aug 1996, Mr BOFH wrote:

> what is dt?

dt == desktop

It's essentially a program that allows you to have multiple logins at once
(or an approximation thereof) that uses pseudo-tty's and you hit command-#
(# -> {1,2,3,4}) to switch screens.

Later,

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