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A client is any application which allows a user to connect to the Bitcoin (or alternate) network. Alternately, "client" may refer to a non-standard user interface which interacts with the Bitcoin network through a standard client.

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Why must some bitcoin clients download the block chain and others not?

What does it mean that some Bitcoin clients download the entire block chain (all transactions ever happened) and others not?
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How to keep Bitcions when reinstalling OS from fresh

I have the official Bitcoin wallet and I would like to do a fresh install of everything on the computer. How can I save my Bitcoins (and hopefully block chain)?
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How does Bitcoin keep track of account balances?

I downloaded the latest bitcoin client and am waiting for it to connect. How does it remember how much money a person has? …
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