Typically, most machines connected to the Internet have two connections: a local loop to themselves and a connection to their local service provider.

通常，连接至因特网的大多数机器中有两个连接：到其自身的本地循环和到其本地服务供应商的连接。

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The data exchange semantics for calls to local services is by-reference, here changes made to parameters are seen by either the client or the service provider.

本地服务的调用的数据交换语义是以引用为基础的，其中，客户机或服务提供者会看到对参数的更改。

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They may be less understanding if a local health-care provider stops offering a service simply because it can no longer make money from it.

如果一个地方医疗提供者仅仅因为无法赢利就停止服务，他们可能就没那么谅解了。

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Using a Web-based cloud infrastructure analogous to the one designed for consumers, enterprises can manage their workflows, assemble their print jobs, and ship them electronically to a local service provider, which delivers the final product.

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Look for Armstrong to buy into local service by acquiring a local provider like Intermedia or Teleport Communications.

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