USES OF NETWORK

• Sharing information:-
  You can use a network to exchange information with other people.Information can be any form of data, such as document created in a word processing program or information provided by a database.
• Sharing resources:-
  Computers connected to a network can share equipment and devices called resources.The ability to share resources reduces the cost of buying computer hardware.Eg Instead of having to buy a printer for each person on a network,everyone can share one central printer.
• Sharing program:-
  Networks also allow people to access a copy of a program stored on a central computer,such as a spreadsheet or word processing pragram.Individuals can use their own computers to access and run the programs.By sharing programs, a company can avoid having to install a copy of the program on each person's computer.
• Working together:-
  Before computer networks, many companies used one large, expensive computer to perform complex tasks.Now most companies use a network with several smaller computers.The computers on a network are less expensive and make it easier to complete complicated tasks.
  Eg.Multiple computers can be set up to help keep track of sales.One computer to keep track for orders,other for inventory,next for delivery and so on...
• Communication:-
  Network allow people to communicate and exchange messages with each other easily and efficiently.Communicating with other people on a network is especially useful when peo;le are working together on the same project.Messages are often delivered within seconds of being sent.
  Using a network also makes it possible to hold meetings with people in another office or even on the other side of the world.===click===to===go====back==HOME====>>>>>>>>