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Introduction to Computer Networks
What is a network?
A network is simply and broadly, a common linking of related entities.
The linking can be:
- Perceived, e.g. A sales or marketing network
- Wireless, e.g. Television, radio and computers
- Physically connected with cables, e.g. Electricity, telephones, television, radio and computers
The cables can be wire cables carrying the information in the form of electrical
signals or fibre-
Computer Networks
A computer network is when two or more computers are connected to each other to enable the exchange of information, such as email messages, documents and shared resources, such as storage or printers.
Networks also require a range of specialised hardware and communications software to function.
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