In computer networking a '''Workwork group''' is collection of computers connected on a LAN that share the common resources and responsibilities. '''Workgroup''' is [[Microsoft]]'s term for a [[peer-to-peer]] [[local area network]]. Computers running Microsoft [[operating system]]s in the same work group may share [[Computer file|files]], [[Computer printer|printers]], or [[Internetworking|Internet connection]].<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/design/g/bldef_workgroup.htm|title=What Is a Workgroup in Computer Networking?|publisher=compnetworking.about.com|access-date=2014-04-17}}</ref> Work group contrasts with a [[Windows ___domain|___domain]], in which computers rely on centralized authentication.▼
In computer networking a work group is collection of computers connected on a LAN that share the common resources and responsibilities.
▲'''Work group''' is [[Microsoft]]'s term for a [[peer-to-peer]] [[local area network]]. Computers running Microsoft [[operating system]]s in the same work group may share [[Computer file|files]], [[Computer printer|printers]], or [[Internetworking|Internet connection]].<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/design/g/bldef_workgroup.htm|title=What Is a Workgroup in Computer Networking?|publisher=compnetworking.about.com|access-date=2014-04-17}}</ref> Work group contrasts with a [[Windows ___domain|___domain]], in which computers rely on centralized authentication.