Clients
When files come from a server to your browser,
the browser will either (1) display them, (2) pass them to
a helper program such as a word processor or spreadsheet, or
(3) give you a chance to save them permanently to your hard disk.
You may have browser extensions, called plug-ins, that
enhance the abilities of the browser.
- Browsers can handle HTML, GIF or JPG graphics, Javascript,
and Java files, among others.
- Browsers cannot handle TIFF, word processor, or spreadsheet
files
- Many helper programs are available at no or minimum cost.
- Browsers must be configured to know what to do with each
type of file
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