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In computer networking, a network host, Internet host or host is a computer connected to the Internet. A network host can host information as well as client and/or server software.
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Host (Unix) — command-line Unix command. Host (network), in computer networking; Hosts file — a computer file used to store information on where to find a node on a computer network

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Host Computer, a computer directly connected to the Internet that provides services to other computers on the network, such as e-mail connections or access to program and data files. Each host computer has a unique Internet address, or IP, and a unique domain name, which identify the computer to other computers and users on the Internet. See also Local Area Network.

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