Understanding Computers: Today and TomorrowGive your students a classic, well-rounded introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its readability and breadth of topics covered, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow will ensure that students have the comprehensive, current knowledge of computer concepts and issues needed to succeed in our technocentric society. This 11th Edition offers exciting new features and updates to make its content more approachable and meaningful to students. |
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... servers . Midrange servers are used to host data and programs on a small network , such as a school computer lab or medical office network . Users connect to the server using PCs , thin clients , or dumb terminals . The server is ...
... servers . Midrange servers are used to host data and programs on a small network , such as a school computer lab or medical office network . Users connect to the server using PCs , thin clients , or dumb terminals . The server is ...
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... server . Network file server running NetWare server software 4. NetWare then sends your job to a computer known as a print server , which lines up your job in its print queue and prints the job when its turn comes . Your print job ...
... server . Network file server running NetWare server software 4. NetWare then sends your job to a computer known as a print server , which lines up your job in its print queue and prints the job when its turn comes . Your print job ...
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... server networks . With this type of network , client PCs communicate through one or more servers , which provide ... server and peer - to- peer ( P2P ) . Client PC Client PC Client PC Client - Server Networks Client - server networks ...
... server networks . With this type of network , client PCs communicate through one or more servers , which provide ... server and peer - to- peer ( P2P ) . Client PC Client PC Client PC Client - Server Networks Client - server networks ...
Contents
IN THIS MODULE | 4 |
Guide to Buying a PC R10 | 10 |
Summary 212 | 19 |
Copyright | |
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