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What hardware and software should I use for a simple SMB network computer? Why?

I was responsible for purchasing hardware and software for a small company (20 employees) that uses both Macintosh and IBM computers. What are your recommendations? Why? What Your experiences are. Tips and tricks. I'm using MS-Dynamics, both as a hosted service line and put on the network. All Feedback and comments or experience with MS Dynamics? James Waryk jamesdeanwaryk@yahoo.com

Since it is a mixed environment Ethernet is the logical choice for the type of network. There are several suppliers hub you could use for a wired network. If you do not have huge problems data security (security on the wireless can become complicated) and limited bandwidth (54 Mbps), you can go wireless (802.11b / g). Make sure you have a broadband connection to the Internet if you go for MS Dynamics Hosted direction. Microsoft has white papers on these kinds things …. Good Luck

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