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print this file”; “Please turn on your computer so I can read your
report.”
In larger organizations, you may find it desirable to keep one or
more computers and printers running all the time, or at least dur-
ing business hours. The computer with a shared printer is certainly
a candidate. If the computer also has a large hard drive, it could
also serve as a repository for the major shared file folders. If a
computer needs to be on but otherwise is not being used, you can
turn off the monitor (or use its power-saving features) to minimize
its power usage. Many recent printers also have a power-saving
mode.
When each network member clicks on the Network Neighbor-
hood icon, he or she will see the other members’ computers.
Clicking on a computer icon will display the folders and printers
that have been shared.
Additional Information
You can get other useful information about file and printer sharing
in the Windows Help file. Click on Start | Help | Index and type
“sharing.”
