1.2 The Network Domain
The `Network' domain is optional and is currently coalesced with
the `Local' domain by default; this is particularly appropriate
for use on stand alone systems such as your home workstation.
However, the Network domain can be of great use in networked,
corporate environments. Its main purpose is to hold files exported
from a central server in your network or from other workstations.
Most times, remote directories containing applictations or general
data used by several workstations in the network are mounted using the
Network File System (NFS). Such usage gives administrators the
possibility of providing application or resources to a vast number of
workstations while only having to manage the software in one place.
This is especially useful when workstations are used by several users
with different tasks and requirements. If you want to take advantage
of the `Network' domain, you need to enable it when you configure
gnustep-make.
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