Real differences between “java -server” and “java -client”?

Question

Is there any real practical difference between \"java -server\" and \"java -client\"?

All I can find on Sun\'s site is a vague

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Answer 1

I've not noticed any difference in startup time between the 2, but clocked a very minimal improvement in application performance with "-server" (Solaris server, everyone using SunRays to run the app). That was under 1.5.