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I think the confusion is obvious, given a little empathy for the range of people who use computers. The server is usually a remote machine, especially back in
by quesera 10mo ago
I think the confusion is obvious, given a little empathy for the range of people who use computers.
The server is usually a remote machine, especially back in the time when "client-server" architecture was emerging in mainstream (business) vernacular.
- bdhcuidbebe 10mo agoThe server is not usually a remote machine. The server is the app accepting remote connections. This has been true for decades. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_(computing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_(computing)
- quesera 10mo agoPlease don't imagine that I don't fully understand this. Nevertheless, X11 "server" and "client" have confused very smart and highly technical people. I have had the entertainment of explaining it dozens of times, though rarely recently. And honestly, still, a server is usually a remote machine in all common usage. When "the server's down", it is usually not a problem on your local machine.