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The Client Server Model

(Another view of the Internet)
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We need to distinguish between computers that access information and those that provide information. A computer can be either of both at the same time.

The Internet is made up of client computers which can access information and servers which sort and distribute information.

Examples of Clients

A server is often a powerful computer capable of handling information requests from many clients simultaneously.



Dave Marshall
9/28/2001