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Groupware
Ø Collaboration is working with other users connected to a server§ Microsoft's NetMeeting allows collaborationØ Groupware is software that allows people to share informationGroupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Programs that enable real time collaboration are calledsynchronous groupware. Groupware services can include the sharing of calendars, collective writing, e-mail handling, shared database
The basic goal of creating a network is to share resources.
A workgroup is a logical collection of computers that share resources. (or) A work group is a collection of computers that share resources.
A SERVER facilitates communication and resource sharing between other computers on the network.That process is called 'hand-shaking'
Networks are used to communicate. A network makes it possible to share data and resources. Data: share files, share a database. Resources: on a local network, it is quite common to share a printer (for example), amongst several computers.
The demands of a network operating system are to be able to share resources, and ensure network security.
The basic idea of using a network is to share resources; therefore, by its very definition you are using a form of distributed processing. There is no way around that, because when you share resources you are distributing the information, this way across a network.
A computer network, often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of computers and devices interconnected by communications channels that facilitate communications among users and allows users to share resources. Networks may be classified according to a wide variety of characteristics. A computer network allows sharing of resources and information among interconnected devices.
NOS or "Network operating systems."
NetworkA Network Interface Card