client computing


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client computing

(1) Running a program in a user's machine. Contrast with processing in a server.

(2) Users at their computers interacting with servers on the Internet. See client/server.

(3) Using a computer in the network with limited application processing. See thin client.
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In the thin client computing environment, the applications are moved to the server.
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Thin client computing relies on a network of thin clients that are connected to a central server.
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Norwegian IT company Client Computing Europe ASA said on Tuesday (9 September) that it has acquired the remaining 70% of the shares of the e-business and logistics systems developer Concept Factory AS.
Norwegian IT company Client Computing Europe ASA acquires remaining 70% of Concept Factory AS
Norwegian IT company Client Computing Europe ASA said on Friday (9 May) that it has acquired 30% of the share capital of the software developer Concept Factory AS, as well as signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 70% of the shares from Etrinell AS.
Norwegian IT company Client Computing Europe ASA strengthens eInvoice business, acquires Concept Factory AS
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-4 November 2003-Visma Software ASA completes acquisition of Client Computing Norge AS(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.
Visma Software ASA completes acquisition of Client Computing Norge AS

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