Network computing

Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer.

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Network computing refers to computers working together over a network as opposed to stand alone computers like laptops and home computers. Cloud computing, popularized during 2007,^[1] is an alternate term for network computing.^{[2][unreliable source?][not in citation given]}

See also

• Cloud computing
• Computer network

References

1. ^ Anita Campbell (2008-08-31). "Cloud Computing -Get Used to the Term" (in English). The App Gap. http://www.theappgap.com/cloud-computing-get-used-to-the-term.html. Retrieved on 2009-03-03. 
2. ^ Williams, John M.; Chris Sears (2008-12-31). "Who Coined the Phrase Cloud Computing?" (in English). http://www.johnmwillis.com/cloud-computing/who-coined-the-phrase-cloud-computing/. Retrieved on 2009-03-03. 

External links

• Network Computing at network-computing.net

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