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Subject:Re: Definition of Server From:Beverly Parks <bparks -at- HUACHUCA-EMH1 -dot- ARMY -dot- MIL> Date:Mon, 10 Jul 1995 07:04:46 MST
One subscriber offered the following definition:
> "A server is a networked computer system that allows multiple access to
> shared applications and data."
Another thought that it was a bit too narrow and suggested the following:
> "A server is a component of a computer network that allows multiple access to
> shared services such as applications, data, printing, and communications
> (fax, telecommunications, etc.)."
It was my understanding that the original poster wanted something
basic, *very* basic, and which even omitted any reference to
networks. In that case, I think both of the above are too much.
I suggest
"A server is a computer that stores programs and data that can
be accessed and used by other computers."
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