Original sentence: A network can be set up between two computers using a single standard FireWire cable, or by multiple computers through use of a hub.FireWire can be used for ad-hoc (terminals only, no routers) computer networks.Mac OS X, Linux and Windows XP include support for networking over FireWire.Note that this feature is not supported in Windows Vista.This is similar with Ethernet networks with the major differences being transferee speed, wire length and that standard Firewire cables can be used for point to point communication (Ethernet needs crossover cables for p2p connections)
Edited sentence: A network between two computers can be created without a hub, much like the scanner to printer example above.Because Microsoft Windows workstations are so seldom used in the video industry in large numbers and the high bandwith and advantages of IEEE are minimal theretofore in this operating system: due to this "unpopularity", Microsoft has removed support for networking over FireWire in Windows Vista.FireWire, with the help of software, is well-suited for creating ad-hoc (terminals only, no routers) computer networks.Mac OS X, Linux and Windows XP are popular operating systems that include support for networking over FireWire.Using one FireWire cable, data can be transferred quickly between the two computers with minimal networking configuration