2. The Uses of Networks


Computer Networks are everywhere. From the distributed systems to the middle ware

and to the World Wide web, Computer networking has proved to be improving

techniques to reach remote areas and applications to serve the purpose.

following are few uses of networks in different fields.


a. Resource Sharing

Resource sharing is one or the most popular uses of computer networks in various

fields. For example, a printer is shared in a network and hence save a lot of

investment in hardware. the Computers connected in a network can make use of the

printer in the network Instead of having separate printers for every computer.

Scanners., Fax machines are few other resources which can be shared in a network.


 b. Communication

Communication is one to the biggest advantages provided by the computer networks

people from the same or different organization can communicate to exchange the

work activities. in offices and Organizations computer networks are serving as the

backbone of the daily communication from top to bottom level of organization,

different types of software can be installed which are useful for transmitting

messages and emails at fast speed. Email facility has enabled communication among

the members of company in sending reports and analyzing data.


C. Data sharing


Another important advantage of computer networks is the data sharing. All the data

such as documents, files, accounts information, reports, multimedia, etc. can be

shared within the help Computer networks. Application sharing is also allowed in many

organizations such as banks and small firms.


d. Video conferencing


Before the arrival Or the computer networks there was ho concept tor ne video

conferencing LAN and WAN have made it possible for the organizations and

business sectors to call the live Video conferencing for important discussions and

meetings.


e. Internet Service


Computer networks provide internet sharing over the entire network. Every single

computer attached to the network can experience the high speed internet.