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| Clients | computers on a network that are not acting as a server also called nodes |
| Computer | an electronic device that receives data ( input), processes data, stores data (saves), and produces a result |
| Data | computer input such as text numbers, sounds, images, or video |
| Desktop computer | designed so that all components fit on a desktop |
| Externet | systems that allow outside organizations to access a company's internal information system |
| Hardware | the actual computer machine including wires, transistors, and circuits and also peripheral devices such as printers and monitors. |
| Icon | a small image that represents a file, command, or another computer function |
| information | computer output |
| Internet | the worlds largest network |
| Intranet | a network for the exclusive use of workers within an organization |
| Mobile devices | small devices that fit in the palm of your hand such as PDAs, calculators, and smart phones |
| Network | group of two or more computer systems linked together via communications devices |
| Nodes | computers on a network, also called clients |
| personal computers | widely used desktop and notebook computers, designed for use by an individual. |
| Servers | computers that allocate resources on a network |
| software | instructions or programs for controlling the computer |
| supercomputer | the fastest type of computer, used by government agencies and large corporations |
| users | the people who use computers |
