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nBenefits of Client-Server Computing:
nBetter access to
information: improved customer service, ability to communicate
customer needs, and anticipate customer needs. Reduce cycle
times and allow companies to compete better.
nEmpowered employees:
blend autonomy of PCs with system wide rules and
connectivity of traditional IS. Shifts focus of computing to
users.
Types of Distributed Systems: Client-Server Systems