Host (computer network)

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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.


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