Server Programs
Provide a service
Often run on a different (remote) host than that of the client
Usually not invoked directly by users; rather, called by some other program (the client)
Examples
Name server (DNS)
Openmail
Print Server
Web Server (httpd)
CGI programs
Perl is often used to write server programs, especially CGI programs.
Review
Name some more server programs.
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