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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.
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In [[computer network|networks of computers]], a '''host''' is a term for computers, on a network that do not forward traffic destined for other nodes.  That is, nodes that are not [[routers]] can generally be said to be hosts, although the individual interfaces of routers have properties of hosts from at least an addressing perspective.
 
 
Common platforms:
 
Several versions of [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] (both workstation (aka [[Personal computer|PC]]) and [[Server (computer)|server]] roles)
 
[[Unix]], and derivatives such as
 
    [[Linux]], and further derivatives [[Ubuntu (Linux distribution)|Ubuntu]]
 
    [[BSD]], and further derivatives such as modern versions of [[Apple Macintosh]]
 
    [[Solaris]]
 
    [[AIX]][[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]]

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In networks of computers, a host is a term for computers, on a network that do not forward traffic destined for other nodes. That is, nodes that are not routers can generally be said to be hosts, although the individual interfaces of routers have properties of hosts from at least an addressing perspective.


Common platforms:

Several versions of Windows (both workstation (aka PC) and server roles)

Unix, and derivatives such as

   Linux, and further derivatives Ubuntu
   BSD, and further derivatives such as modern versions of Apple Macintosh
   Solaris
   AIX