Basically, you can use any type of computer as far as it handle the load, and compatible with drivers for the printer.
Computer Network is all about sharing Information & Resources amongst Users & Devices within network. Computer Networks enables efficient usage of Resources (Such as printers, scanners etc) so that multiple devices for same functionality aren't required at every user's place. Computer Networks can provide Central Stored information & makes them available to all permitted Network users or devices.
Using FTP, TELNET, SNMP, SMTP etc we can share resources in computer networking.
Sharing resources
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.
Modify the file-sharing controls using the computer's operating system
what is the advantage of the metropolitan area network? * sharing of resources such as printers; hence cost effective. * can send local emails
Sharing of files and resources from multiple workstations, printers or computers.
Networking in my point of view is sharing files, printers, programs and other resources; easy way of communicating due to connection of two or more computers.
expensive peripheral devices such as laser printers and scanners can be shared.
You use VMware (Virtual Ware) to run a virtual computer on a host computer sharing resources but essentially creating two computers.
Check the firewall settings. ping.exe uses a very specific port to accomplish what is made for. In order to see a computer in workgroup the option files and printers sharing has to be on (137, 139 ports).
They are designed for the sharing of monitors so you can spend less on monitors and complex systems