The creation of the desktop PC has led to software decentralization. Older users trained in a different era are especially fond of the freedom from a central data processing center afforded by software decentralization to the desktop. The notion of recentralization of software with users accessing servers is a very interesting and important one, since it implies return of control to a central organization. Many companies prefer this control for other reasons. One reason is to prevent use of illegally copied software on company networks and hardware.
Schools can use intranets to deliver instruction.
A school can, therefore, exclude outside users from its instructional resources. Several K-12 schools in Nebraska have created intranets. This is especially effective for troubleshooting. It also affords a high degree of control. Because intranets control access, commercial providers can offer fee-based instruction services to schools systems.