What are networks ?

Network

                       In the word of computers, a network is the connection or linking between two or more computers or devices for the purpose of sharing resources (software and hardware). Nowadays almost all sort of offices or buildings - small or large - around the world has even a small network. And the upcoming trend of Home Networking really shows the need and growth of networks today.


Minimum Requirements of a Network

• Two or more individual computer systems with network interface card(s).
• The computers should have network supporting operating system.(Eg: Windows XP, Windows 7, Linux)
• A communication media.(wires or air/space)
• Rules or Protocols to control a network communication.(Eg: TCP/IP)