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<H2><A NAME="SECTION00336000000000000000">Networking</A></H2>
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Networking is the act of connecting two or more computers so that
they can communicate with each other. The actual methods of
connecting and communicating are slightly complicated,
but the end result is very useful.
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UNIX operating systems have many networking features. Most basic
services--filesystems, printing, backups, etc--can be done
over the network. This can make system administration easier,
since it allows centralized administration, while still reaping
in the benefits of microcomputing and distributed computing, such
as lower costs and better fault tolerance.
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However, this book merely glances at networking; see the
Linux Network Administrators' Guide for more information,
including a basic description of how networks operate.
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<I>Lars Wirzenius <BR>
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