Host (computer network)

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)

   Solaris

   Apple Macintosh (which is now runs atop a derivative of BSD (also a derivative of Unix)

   AIX