Design Specifications and Guidelines - Integrating with the System
Windows provides an environment that allows users to communicate and share information across the network. When designing your software, consider the special needs that working in such an environment requires.
Conceptually, the network is an expansion of the user's local space. The interface for accessing objects from the network should not differ significantly from or be more complex than the user's desktop.
When you design for network access, support standard conventions and interfaces, including the following:
Fundamentals of Designing User Interaction
Design Specifications and Guidelines