| Application |
A software program designed to perform a specific task or group of tasks, such as word processing, communications, or database management.
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Client |
A remote computer connected to a host or server computer. |
| LAN |
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home, office or small group of buildings such as a college. |
| Network |
A computer network is a data communications system which interconnects computer systems at various different sites. A network may be composed of any combination of LANs, or WANs.
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OS
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An operating system (sometimes abbreviated as "OS") is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer. |
Server
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A server is a computer that handles requests for data, email, file transfers, and other network services from other computers (ie, clients).
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| WAN |
Stands for Wide Area Network. A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area. Typically, a WAN consists of two or more local-area networks (LANs). |
