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Save money and time with a computer network

A computer network is incredibly simple to set up and does not cost much either. This is because:

All recent computers now come with a network port, meaning that connecting to a network is often only a matter of plugging a cable into a hub.
99% of operating systems are network friendly and do not require extensive reconfiguration.
A computer network will allow you to share files and resources quickly and efficiently within the company, particularly if you have more than one office. Rather than having one printer for each computer a network allows you to have a shared office printer, saving a great deal of money while offering advanced functions such a duplex printing (both sides of a page). Similarly, having a server controlling your network helps reduce software licensing costs, improve your workflow and keep a central repository for your files.

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		A computer network is incredibly simple to set up and does not cost much either. This is because:<ul><li>All recent computers now come with a network port, meaning that connecting to a network is often only a matter of plugging a cable into a hub.</li><li>99% of operating systems are network friendly and do not require extensive reconfiguration.</li><li>A computer network will allow you to share files and resources quickly and efficiently within the company, particularly if you have more than one office. Rather than having one printer for each computer a network allows you to have a shared office printer, saving a great deal of money while offering advanced functions such a duplex printing (both sides of a page). Similarly, having a server controlling your network helps reduce software licensing costs, improve your workflow and keep a central repository for your files.</li></ul>Related content:<a href="http://www.businessitguide.com/guides/view-guide/33/" target="_blank">Sharing data</a>
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