What is Network?

What is network? Definition of Network A network is a collection of computers and devices connected by communications channel that facilitates communications among users. Allowing users to share resources with other users, example of resources are data, information, hardware, and software. A network can be small or large. As a " Local Area Network " or " Wide Area Network ". The Internet is the worldwide collection of networks. Advantages Sharing data and information stored on other computers on the network. Reduce cost by sharing hardware (i.e., a printer) and software (e.g., using a network version or site license of a program). Facilitates communications because people can communicate efficiently and easily via e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, telephony, and videoconferencing. Disadvantages The hardware, software, and expertise required to set up a network can be expensive. If the server fails to work, the complete network may also fail to work. back ¡@