Communications software for connecting multiple computer workstations to one or more CPUs; computer operating programs; computer peripherals; computer programs for controlling computer input and output devices, namely, computer audio-speakers, mice, data processors, joysticks, video output VGA cards with multiple display support capabilities, video and graphics cards, interface cards, keyboards, magnetic card readers, and for computer information management; computer software for accessing information directories that may be downloaded from the Internet; computer software for administration of local area computer networks, for controlling self-service terminals, for providing and securing terminals for public use, for operating a computer as a host for multiple networked remote computer stations, and for conversion of a personal computer into a host computer to which remote video monitoring, data input and output devices are networked; computer terminals; computer workstations, comprising multiple sets of monitors, mice, keyboards and peripherals connected to a single computer host; computers