Now the motive is more often to allow multiple users to share data and applications.
Desktop sharing uses simple software to share files, presentations and applications over the Internet - in real time - with colleagues and clients around the world.
It is also intended for use as the central hub for large groups of PC's that will share applications and data in an office.
It might also block access to file sharing applications.
Users can share applications (or their entire desktop) with other users on the local network, or over the Internet.
Developers are able to share applications with all Office users (who Microsoft says number at 1 billion).
Networking allows two or more computers to share files, applications and resources like printers, modems and high-speed Web connections.
Instead of acting as separate business units, Centers needed to be able to share program data and applications across a more robust and integrated network.
Local area networks are now expected to enable users to share both data and applications.
This design permits computers from different manufacturers to easily exchange data and even share applications.