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Peer-to-Peer LAN-Based Systems
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(see Figure 5-6):
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No hierarchy, “peer-to-peer”
communications, interconnecting LANs
rather than hierarchical communications
through a central hub. No “superior”
computer.
Types of Distributed System:
Peer-to-Peer LAN-Based Systems