Client

Client
Analogous to customers, a client refers to a human or entity that uses the services of others. When applied to computers, a client is a program that represents the user dependent on obtaining data from other programs on other computer(s); usually through a database such as the internet. A client sends out requests and usually connects to more than one server at a time. The client interacts with the user through the computer monitor where it displays graphical information when processed.


 * Examples**

Internet browers are clients used to gather information from other programs called servers (i.e. firefox).

When you visit the doctor, you're a client that uses the service of others.

Ventrillo is a client program that allows people to talk through the internet by connecting to a server hosted by an individual.


 * References**

"Client." __Msn Encarta__. 2008.  "Client Definition." __The Linux Information Project__. Jan 19, 2006. 

by Ka Yan (Shirley) Ng