| A | B |
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| Clients | Computers on a network that are not acting as a server |
| computer | Electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data, and produces a result |
| data | Information entered into the computer to be processed; text, numbers, sound and images |
| desktop computer | Computer that fits on a desktop |
| electronic communication | Communication using computers |
| extranet | A network protocol for a LAN |
| handheld computer | A computer that can be held in your hand |
| Hardware | The tangible physical computer equipment that can be seen and touched |
| information | Data that has been organized into a useful format |
| internet | The largest network, used as a communications tool |
| intranet | A network used exclusively by the members of an organization for distributing company information |
| mainframe computer | Large and powerful computers used for centralized storage, processing and management of large amounts of data |
| mid-range server | A computer on a network that manages network resources |
| network | A group of two or more computers linked together |
| node | Computers on a network |
| notebook computer | A computer that is smaller than a desktop model |
| personal computer | A computer used on a desktop designed for use by an individual |
| Servers | A computer on a network that manages the network sources |
| software | Intangible set of instructions that tells the computer what to do |
| supercomputer | Fastest type of computer, used for specialized applications requiring immense amounts of mathematical calculations |
| users | The people who use computers |
