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| − | A | + | A '''client''' is a piece of [[computer hardware]] or [[software]] that accesses a service made available by a [[server]]. |
The server is often (but not always) on another [[computer system]], in which case the client accesses the service by way of a [[Computer network|network]]. | The server is often (but not always) on another [[computer system]], in which case the client accesses the service by way of a [[Computer network|network]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:59, 19 May 2015
A client is a piece of computer hardware or software that accesses a service made available by a server.
The server is often (but not always) on another computer system, in which case the client accesses the service by way of a network.
The term applies to programs or devices that are part of a client–server model.
External Links
- Client (computing) @ Wikipedia
