Despite the fact that in recent years computer networks have been used on a global scale, sometimes users have difficulty understanding the meaning behind this term. The situation is quite common and not only in computer technology. In this case, the loud name hides the most common computer network known to all.
Computing networks are often confused with distributed computing programs. The meaning of their work is that the owner of the computer installs and runs a special client program. In accordance with the task (modeling of nuclear reaction processes, medical research), idle computing power is loaded with work, the result of which is sent to a distant server. It is important that the computer does not fully calculate the entire task, but a certain part of it. The remaining calculations are divided between the main initiator and other participants in the computing process. A famous example is Folder & Home. The term "computer network" with a number of reservations can be used for such projects. On the other hand, a term is usually understood to mean a little different.
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