serverA high-speed computer which is designed to be accessed by many other computers. Servers can be attached to local area networks and/or be hooked up to the internet. With the proper software and connections, servers can control the distribution of email, store World Wide Web documents, and provide access to files that are shared by many users. Related category COMPUTERS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND CYBERNETICSAlso on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |