I have a friend with a small business that employs 5 people.  Each person 
has their own desktop PC, but they have a need to share files and a printer.

What alternatives exist for connecting these PCs so that files can be shared
without going to the trouble and expense of installing a single specific 
file server?
For example, can the machines and printer simply be linked by Ethernet 
connections?

Any advice and even suggested costings or contacts would be gratefully 
received.

Tschá

James.

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