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Network Structure
Includes methods and software enabling network-based
communication with other independent computers.
Practical and economical.
Shared devices, such as hard discs, printers, and other
peripherals can be shared between computers.
Network operating system is installed on top of each
individual machine in the network, each of which runs its
own operating system.
Each machine's operating system permits it to access
resources from other computers and each machine needs
to log in to another machine with the correct password.
Stops processes from transferring across machines and
from interacting.
Transmission control protocol is a widely used network
protocol.
Operating systems for networks can be customized to
functions such as:
a. Peer-to-Peer System
b. Client-Server System 20
