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(1) A user's computer, which is generally a Windows, Mac or Linux desktop or laptop. The term implies that the client machine is connected to a network. Contrast with server. See client application, client download, client/server, thin client and fat client. (2) One end of the spectrum in a request/supply relationship between programs. See X Window and OLE. (3) The customer of a vendor or consultant. The client of an IT department is the end user.
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