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A term for [[nodes]] on a network that do not forward traffic destined for other nodes. That is, nodes that are not [[routers]] are hosts. | A term for [[nodes]] on a network that do not forward traffic destined for other nodes. That is, nodes that are not [[routers]] are hosts. | ||
Common platforms: | |||
Several versions of [[Microsoft Windows]] (both workstation and server roles) | |||
[[Unix]], and derivatives such as [[Linux]], and further derivatives [[Ubuntu (Linux distribution)]] | |||
[[Apple Macintosh]] (which is now runs atop a derivative of [[BSD]] (also a derivative of [[Unix]]) | |||
[[Solaris]] | |||
[[AIX]] | |||
Revision as of 07:43, 8 August 2008
A term for nodes on a network that do not forward traffic destined for other nodes. That is, nodes that are not routers are hosts.
Common platforms: Several versions of Microsoft Windows (both workstation and server roles) Unix, and derivatives such as Linux, and further derivatives Ubuntu (Linux distribution) Apple Macintosh (which is now runs atop a derivative of BSD (also a derivative of Unix) Solaris AIX