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What was the only method of sharing files between computer before networks were invented?
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∙ 15y ago
Save all the data onto a floppy disk then put it into second computer. Seem to remember something called the sneakernet....
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Before networks were invented, the only method of sharing files between computers was through physical media such as floppy disks, CDs, or USB drives. Users would copy the files onto the physical media and physically transfer it to the other computer in order to share or transfer the files.
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If sharing reduces the cost why are shared networks used only for local communication?
Although sharing reduces cost but shared networks are used only for local communication due to the following reasons: 1. There is a biggest security risk. 2. Person sharing the router could visit your shared folders and view or copy them easily. 3. Person sharing the router could hack your system easily.
Difference between batch sharing and time sharing?
The main difference between batch sharing and time sharing is that in batch sharing system tasks are processed in order in which they arrive. Whereas, in the later the system switches between tasks.
What is a computer pirate?
One who downloads and distributes copyrighted media (i.e. sharing music).
Can you check your husbands computer history from your computer?
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What is the different form of power sharing?
power shared between different organs of government(horizontal power sharing) power shared between different levels of government(vertical power sharing) power shared among different social groups power shared among different political parties,pressure groups,etc
Computer networks are useful because they?
Computer networks are useful for a variety of reasons. They are useful for file sharing, printer sharing, remote access, communication sharing, and organization.
What is computer natworks?
If you mean networks then that is the communication of computer to computer such as sharing files
Networks and how they are used in business?
A group of computer interconnected via a cable or wireless computers and peripherals that are capable of sharing software and hardware resources between other computers.
Define time sharing operating system?
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What was the method of sharing files between computers before networks were invented?
Floppy disks. Now referred to as "sneaker-net", because you walk the disk from one machine to another wearing your shoes (sneakers).
What has the author Helen M Wood written?
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Why are networks important?
Networks are the main source of communication and sharing resources.
What is the motto of Pando Networks?
The motto of Pando Networks is 'Thanks for Sharing'.
Differences between client server and time sharing computer?
Time sharing computer refers to the sharing of computing resources among various computers while the client server is a mainframe computer operates in a timesharing mode to provide for the needs of the many users.
Could not start the Server Service on local computer Error 2 The system cannot find the file specified Any help on which file would be appreciated?
From the LAN properties screen - uninstall File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks the Install File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. Reboot and in my case sharing is working again. The server services starts no problem
What has the author Alan Mink written?
Alan Mink has written: 'An analytic study of a shared device among independent computing systems' -- subject- s -: Computer networks, Time-sharing computer systems
The internet said to be a global network of computer?
Networks provide resource & information sharing among the devices. Internet is Network of Networks that provides access to resources& information to users spread across the earth & having an Internet connection.
