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Today • February 7
Thick Client
A thick client (also called a heavy client) is a fully-functional computer that performs most processing locally rather than relying on a server. Unlike a thin client, a thick client includes its own operating system, storage, and applications ... Read More
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Which of the following is the name of a programming language?
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Processing
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B
Outputting
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C
Mastering
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D
Siphoning
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