The Essence of the Network

Simple Network Picture

The diagram above shows the basic network arrangement: a group of computers and a connection to the internet, all connected together with a hub or router or switch.

The computers can be anything: Macs, Windows, Linux, SunOS, Palm Pilots. It doesn't matter, provided they can all handle the wiring (the physical connection) and they can speak the same language and can run compatible applications.
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