There is a central/controlling node/a hub
A client is a 'dumb' terminal
The clients make requests for resources
Example of resource: data/HW/SW/web connection
(When a request is made,) then the server meets the requests/provides or allocates the resource
marlinbito answered the question on July 2, 2018 at 13:54
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