Use of a computer network to share resources and for communication

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Communication Using a Computer Network

A computer network helps with easy communication among friends by messaging. A message can be directed to many friends in the network at one time. The Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used for this purpose.

Sharing Resources Using a Computer Network

When a printer is connected to the network using cables or wireless, every one in the network can use it when arrangements are made as such.

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Some other devices shared in a network.

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Advantages of Using Peripherals in Common

• Ability to use common hardware with several computers.
• Saving money
• Saving time

e.g.: Sharing software

Each stand-alone computer may need individual software licenses. This is very expensive. However, buying multiuser software licenses for a computer network is relatively low. This saves a lot of money.

e.g.: Sharing data and information

Sharing data and information helps save time, money and storage capacity while increasing the efficiency and productivity.

File Folder

When a folder is shared in a network, all the files in the folder can be accessed by the users in the network. This provides an opportunity to share images, photos, songs and videos, etc. among friends.

RECALL

• A collection of two or more computers connected to shared resources is a computer network.
• Computer connection types used in networking: Wired and Wireless.
• A computer network may have different servers to provide different services.
• The switch functions as a mediator to build up communication between two or more
• computers.
• Hardware, software, data and information can be shared by users in a computer network.
• All types of files in a file folder can be commonly used by the users in a network.
• A printer connected to the network can be made available for common use by the users in the network.