Computer Networks

A network is simply a collection of computers or other hardware devices that are connected together, either physically or logically, using special hardware and software, to allow them to exchange information and cooperate. Networking is the term that describes the processes involved in designing, implementing, upgrading, managing and otherwise working with networks and network technologies.

Advantages
- Connectivity and Communication
- Data Sharing
- Hardware Sharing
- Internet Access
- Internet Access Sharing
- Data Security and Management
- Performance Enhancement and Balancing
- Entertainment

Disadvantages
- Network Hardware, Software and Setup Costs
- Hardware and Software Management and Administration Costs
- Undesirable Sharing
- Illegal or Undesirable Behavior
- Data Security Concerns