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In [[computer science]], a '''mirror''' is duplicate copy of some [[web server]], [[FTP server]], or other resource.
 
In [[computer science]], a '''mirror''' is duplicate copy of some [[web server]], [[FTP server]], or other resource.
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== Description ==
  
 
Mirrors typically republish information verbatim from another (originating) site without exercising independent editorial control.
 
Mirrors typically republish information verbatim from another (originating) site without exercising independent editorial control.

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In computer science, a mirror is duplicate copy of some web server, FTP server, or other resource.

Description

Mirrors typically republish information verbatim from another (originating) site without exercising independent editorial control.

A download mirror is a mirror FTP server used specifically for file downloading.

Other uses of the term mirror

The term mirror is also used in Disk mirroring.

See also

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