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Combining two computer systems into one

Aug 14, 2009 4:34AM PDT

At my place of work there are two computer systems (w/Ter,kybd,m)running Windows XP networked together that share a common printer. There are duplicate files and email addresses/messages on both machines. I want to have everything on one machine while being able to access the information on it via a second dummy terminal, keyboard and mouse that replaces the other system. I would like it so two people could work on both terminals as long as they do not work on the same file. Is this possible and what do I need for equipment? I was told it was not but I seek a second opinion from anyone who may be knowledgeable in this area. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

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Re: network
Aug 14, 2009 11:59PM PDT

It heavily depends on the programs you use (Outlook Express, for example, doesn't like it), but - in general - it's possible to network those 2 PC's and have the files on one accessible on the other.

Or add a third machine (a "file server" to the network) for storage of shared files. That's the standard solution in a business.

Kees

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yes, i agree...
Sep 23, 2009 5:23PM PDT

yep, i agree with you on this, add a third computer to it, and make third system as your server, install some applications where both the system will be accessing the servers desktop and work there, this way all the information will be saved on your server

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Oct 14, 2009 7:38PM PDT

Generally for clustering you've got to have 3 machines