what is network?

Answer 1

(continuing the Wikipedia Copy->Paste answer askicode gave):

"Telecommunications: Glossary of Telecommunication Terms" states that a computer network is "A network of data processing nodes that are interconnected for the purpose of data communication". The term "network" being defined in the same document as "An interconnection of three or more communicating entities".[1] A computer connected to a non-computing device (e.g., networked to a printer via an Ethernet link) may also represent a computer network, although this article does not address this configuration.

Answer 2

A network is a grouping together of assets to share capabilities and resources. A network is not limited to a computer or phone network.

There are grief support groups that are a network where people with special training and people who were previously exposed to grief assist those going through grief for example. Each participant brings experience, skill, and need together for a mutually beneficial exchange.

In the physical world of a computer network, the same sort of thing happens. There is a collection of hardware designed to link, route, control traffic, ask for and receive data. More complex ones have redundant pathways to improve reliability. Each component has special skill or needs at any given time and it lends its skill or resource to fill needs. A pc needs data from the server; the server feeds the data. The cable transports the data. The router directs the requests and replies to the proper location, etc.

In specific terms, the simplest network usually has a network switch which is the common collection point into which all the network devices (pcs, routers, network printers, etc) converge. A router is the traffic cop, directing and dispatching traffic. To go to the next link, the router acts as interface sending traffic out and allowing only needed traffic in.

Your question was general hence my general answer.

Answer 3

A computer network is composed of multiple computers connected together using a telecommunication system for the purpose of sharing data, resources and communication. For instance, a home computer network may consist of two or more computers that share files and a printer using the network. The size and scalability of any computer network are determined by the hardware used as well as which protocols are being implemented.

Answer 4

Network is a group of two or more computer systems linked together. There are many types of computer networks, including:

1.local-area networks (LANs) : The computers are geographically close together (that is, in the same building).

2.wide-area networks (WANs) : The computers are farther apart and are connected by telephone lines or radio waves.

3.campus-area networks (CANs): The computers are within a limited geographic area, such as a campus or military base.

4.metropolitan-area networks MANs): A data network designed for a town or city.

5.home-area networks (HANs): A network contained within a user's home that connects a person's digital devices.

Answer 5

I think it would make perfect sense. I haven't heard of one that is 365 days a year but some carriers do offer MLB Extra Innings and Superfan (Of course it's only for the regular season though). I know Directv offers it, but I couldn't tell you who else does. It's worth it's cost, but would be nice to see an all the time network :) Kyle: Blackouts are not caused by your cable or satellite provider.....well they are ....but the TEAM mandates when blackouts occur. For the MLB I believe they call a blackout if the game doesn't sell out within 72 hours before the game starts. The cable and/or satellite company signs a contract with the league and if they are told to do a blackout and dont do it, then they have broken their contract. It's not something they can change either.

Answer 6

The linking up of two or more computer having things in common to access each other is called network

Answer 7

Network= more than 1 computer connected to a source computer through cables or routers or connected to a main server by the same.

Answer 8

interconnetion b/w two or more system. Mainly for sharing the resources and time saving.