by James S » Dec 17, 2002 @ 7:53pm
Yes but the server does not perform tasks as varied as a laptop or desktop machine. These machines constantly install and uninstall new drivers, programs are frequently installed, uninstalled, and reinstalled, files are moved, deleted, and changed, 24/7, and programs run, halt, and restart every second.
Servers simply process and send the same data over and over again.
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