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GATE 2010
Easy
Which one of the following is not a client-server application?
- AInternet chat
- BWeb browsing
- CE-mail
- Ping
Explanation
Ping is a peer-to-peer ICMP echo request/reply utility with no dedicated 'server' role being queried for a service — unlike chat, web browsing, and email, which all follow a client-server model.
Source: GATE CS 2010 (2010)
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