Technology in Action- IntroductoryThis book was designed to spark reader interest by covering practical concepts that they want to learn (such as setting up a wireless network in their home) while giving background information (such as how networks function) for those interested in exploring topics deeper. This book covers the parts of the computer, tips on using the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. For anyone who uses a computer in his or her personal or professional life. |
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... servers , it is referred to as a client / server network . How do computers talk to each other ? Suppose you want to access the Web to check out snow conditions at your favorite ski area . As Figure 3.1 illustrates , when you type the ...
... servers , it is referred to as a client / server network . How do computers talk to each other ? Suppose you want to access the Web to check out snow conditions at your favorite ski area . As Figure 3.1 illustrates , when you type the ...
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... server networks ? Very small schools and offices may have P2P networks . However , most networks that comprise 10 or more nodes are client / server networks . A client / server network contains two different types of computers : clients ...
... server networks ? Very small schools and offices may have P2P networks . However , most networks that comprise 10 or more nodes are client / server networks . A client / server network contains two different types of computers : clients ...
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... server computer maintained by the ISP . The server " serves up " resources to your computer so that you can interact with the Internet . Are client / server networks ever used as home networks ? Although client / server networks can be ...
... server computer maintained by the ISP . The server " serves up " resources to your computer so that you can interact with the Internet . Are client / server networks ever used as home networks ? Although client / server networks can be ...
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