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Also known as: dumb terminal
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dumb terminal
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thin client, computer terminal or software application providing access over a network to a dedicated server. Unlike a personal computer (PC), which hosts applications, performs processing tasks, and stores files locally, a thin client does little more than transmit keyboard and mouse input to the server and display the resulting output on the local screen. Thin clients typically consist of a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse, with no hard disk and a minimal amount of memory. A thin client may also be a software application running on a standard PC, providing access to remotely hosted applications. Applications may be ...(100 of 314 words)