what is difference between server and personal computer?

Answer 1

In information technology, a server is a computer system that provides services to other computer systems—called clients—over a computer network. The term server can refer to hardware (such as a Sun computer system) or software (such as an RDBMS server)......

A personal computer (PC) is a microcomputer whose price, size, and capabilities make it useful for individuals. The term was popularized by Apple with the Apple II in the late-1970s and early-1980s, and afterwards by IBM with the IBM Personal Computer. Personal computers are also known as home computers......

Answer 2

That is like asking "What is the difference between a business car and a personal car?" They can be exactly the same or totally different. Some kinds of cars have special features that make them better for certain purposes which are more commonly used in business or personal situations. Some kinds of hardware and/or software have special features which make them better as a server or a personal computer. However, it is the way they are used that makes a server or a personal computer.

Answer 3

A server is optimized to send/receive info via the network, and to run server-side applications (which will send/receive info over the network).

A personal PC exists alone, and does not usually send/receive much (unless playing networked multiplayer games). When compared to a server, a PC would tend to have lower specs in some areas (much smaller HD, much smaller memory) but better user interface (bigger screen, better video card, sound card, etc.) elements that a server don't need.

A typical server have 16 GB's of memory and TB's of storage space, and would be running server-side stuff like web, SQL database, DNS, management, and more.

Answer 4

A server is a very powerful computer with a specific purpose - to store loads of data, and to provide the same to various users..
Although servers can be built from commodity computer components—particularly for low-load and/or non-critical applications—dedicated, high-load, mission-critical servers use specialized hardware that is optimized for the needs of servers.

In information technology, a server is a computer system that provides services to other computer systems—called clients—over a computer network. The term server can refer to hardware (such as a Sun computer system) or software (such as an RDBMS server).

A PC can be stand-alone or as a part of a network ..

Answer 5

Server which serves all other personal computer

Answer 6

Server is for storing data & data request form other user/PC with in the network.
Where as PC is a single individual sytem in network.

Answer 7

server gives all the info. or html pages to yor pc. if u use the internet yor pc accept info to the other computer i.e from server. and yor computer is work as a client.

Answer 8

i'm prety sure a server is much faster